Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Analyst at Saronic

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, risk management, information security, cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in third-party risk management, supply chain risk management (SCRM), cybersecurity governance, or compliance
  • Working knowledge of defense and federal regulatory frameworks, including NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, CMMC Levels 1–2, ITAR/EAR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
  • Demonstrated experience performing vendor risk assessments, evaluating due diligence evidence, documenting findings, and tracking remediation through closure
  • Solid understanding of information security principles, data protection requirements, and control frameworks relevant to defense supply chains
  • Proven project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent assessments in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical risks into business-level insights and recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Conduct inherent and residual risk assessments of third parties based on data classification, service criticality, geographic exposure, and regulatory obligations
  • Perform due diligence reviews, including security and compliance questionnaires, evidence validation, and documentation of control effectiveness
  • Partner with Business Units, Procurement, Legal, Information Security, and Compliance to ensure timely onboarding, risk evaluation, and remediation tracking to closure and follow-up validation
  • Support continuous monitoring activities, including periodic risk assessments, sanctions screening, and adverse-media reviews across the vendor lifecycle
  • Monitor and analyze third-party performance, incidents, and risk indicators to identify emerging risk and trends
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to defense-specific standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, CMMC, ITAR)
  • Support the design and enhancement of TPRM workflows, including process automation and data-driven risk analytics
  • Assist in developing and maintaining the third-party inventory, ensuring all vendor profiles, tier classifications, and risk ratings are accurately captured, continuously updated, and aligned with program governance requirements
  • Create and maintain executive dashboards and risk reports summarizing vendor posture, risk trends, and remediation progress for leadership
  • Assist in regulatory, customer, and internal audits, ensuring third-party documentation and evidence meet defense-sector and compliance requirements

Skills

Third-Party Risk Management
Vendor Due Diligence
NIST SP 800-171
DFARS 252.204-7012
CMMC
ITAR
EAR
Risk Assessments
Due Diligence Reviews
Compliance Questionnaires
Sanctions Screening

Saronic

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$223.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
DefenseIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.
Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.

Differentiation

Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.
Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.
Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

Upsides

Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.
Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.
AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.

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