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Systems Risk Analyst

Commodity Futures Trading Commission
RiskOn-siteFull-timeWashington, District of Columbia$152377 - $223819 Per Year

Commodity Futures Trading Commission is hiring for the job of Systems Risk Analyst, Washington, District of Columbia (On-site). This is a Risk job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $152377 - $223819 Per Year. Review the full details below and apply directly with Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Organization: Commodity Futures Trading CommissionLocation: Washington, District of ColumbiaWorkplace: On-siteFocus: RiskSalary: $152377 - $223819 Per YearPosted: Oct 24, 2026
Commodity Futures Trading Commission is hiring for this Risk job in Washington, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring. See other GRC jobs in Washington →

This position is located in the Compliance Branch of the Division of Market Oversight (DMO). DMO's mission is to be transparent, fair, competitive, and secure markets through clear rules and effective oversight of derivatives markets and market participants. DMO seeks to be the world's foremost authority on the rapidly evolving derivatives markets.

Qualifications: CT-13 Level: To qualify for the CT-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (CT/GS-12) in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience applying knowledge of IT concepts, standards, guidelines, and techniques regarding system safeguards and security control reviews; Experience in overseeing compliance of systems as it relates to the electronic trading environment; cyber and physical security, scalable capacity, internal oversight, and testing of automated trading and data reporting systems; and Experience in evaluating emergency procedures, backup facilities, and disaster recovery plans electronic trading systems. One or more professional certifications in the following system safeguards and in the Information Technology industry are highly desired: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP); Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP); Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (COEIT); Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP); Certified Authorization Professional (CAP); Certified Security Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP); Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP); Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP); Business Continuity Certified Lead Auditor (BCCLA); Disaster Recovery Certified Specialist (DRCS).

Location and market context

This job is based in Washington on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Commodity Futures Trading Commission's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

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Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Commodity Futures Trading Commission would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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