Head of Risk Management & Audit

Anovaeon, LLC serves as a dedicated strategic partner to government and other customers. We provide a range of professional services, including specialized facilities, customized logistics support, and direct care services.
We hire individuals who share our commitment to excellence and exceeding customer expectations. Anovaeon offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and training and development opportunities.
The Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, environmental, and behavioral safety risks within a federally contracted ICE residential facility in Alexandria, LA.
This position provides oversight of facility safety practices, PREA compliance monitoring, incident prevention efforts, and internal safety audits. The Risk Manager works closely with program leadership, security staff, behavioral health staff, and compliance personnel to ensure the facility maintains a safe, structured, and compliant operational environment.
This role is not a law enforcement position and does not involve armed duties. The Risk Manager focuses on prevention, oversight, reporting, and corrective action tracking in a 24/7 residential facility environment.
Risk Identification & Mitigation

Identify operational, environmental, and safety risks within the facility.
Conduct routine risk assessments of housing units, common areas, and operational workflows.
Track resolution of identified risks to ensure timely closure.
Compliance Oversight
Ensure compliance with PREA standards and the Flores Settlement Agreement, supporting a safe and appropriate residential environment through prevention, monitoring, reporting, and timely escalation of safety concerns.
Support compliance with PREA standards and maintain a safe environment that is free from abuse, harassment, and inappropriate conduct.
Coordinate with leadership on PREA training compliance and refreshers.
Facility Safety Audits
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled floor safety audits throughout the facility.
Inspect housing units, common areas, and staff workflows for safety compliance.
Identify and document hazards, unsafe conditions, or policy deviations.
Provide written audit summaries and recommendations to leadership.
Incident Review & Analysis
Review facility incident reports for accuracy, completeness, and follow-up actions.
Maintain incident tracking logs and risk trend reports.
Support root cause analysis for significant incidents.
Support development and enforcement of facility safety policies and procedures.
Assist in staff training related to safety, PREA, and risk awareness.
Ensure safety protocols are consistently applied across all shifts.
Maintain accurate documentation of all risk assessments, audits, and findings.
Prepare regular risk and safety reports for program leadership.
Ensure timely reporting of critical issues and compliance concerns.
Maintain organized records for audits, inspections, and oversight visits.
Support external audits and regulatory reviews as needed.
Work closely with program leadership, security, medical, behavioral health, and compliance teams.
Participate in shift briefings and operational meetings as needed.
Provide guidance on risk reduction strategies across departments.
Escalate urgent issues immediately to appropriate leadership.
High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred (Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, or related field).
Minimum 3 years of experience in safety, security, compliance, corrections, residential operations, healthcare compliance, or related field.
Experience with risk management, audits, or compliance monitoring preferred.
Ability to conduct detailed inspections and document findings accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal).
PREA Coordinator or PREA Auditor training preferred.
Experience with incident management systems or compliance tracking tools.
Training in safety management, OSHA standards, or facility risk assessment.
Experience conducting audits or inspections in regulated environments.
Bilingual ability (Spanish or other languages) preferred
Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident
Compliance with all government credentialing requirements
Employees must adhere to all federal security, confidentiality, and operational protocols while working within government facilities.
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
Anovaeon operates 24 hours/365 days and requires the flexibility to work additional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
Internal background check to the satisfaction of contract requirements.
If applicable, Child Abuse/ Neglect Report (CAN) or child protective services check with no adverse findings.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods while conducting facility audits.
Ability to traverse housing units, stairways, and facility grounds.
Ability to observe and assess facility conditions continuously.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed during inspections.
Visual and auditory ability to assess environmental and safety conditions.
Fully onsite position within a federally contracted short-term residential ICE facility in Alexandria, LA
Work schedules include 24/7 coverage, and may include shifts overnight, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
Position Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirements: Location: On-Site

Anovaeon, LLC is a solutions-driven company providing end-to-end expertise in humanitarian response. We don't staff projects-we bring the right teams with the right tools, guided by innovative leadership, that together deliver operational success. Our team combines deep industry experience with data-driven solutions, ensuring our partners are well equipped to mitigate crises effectively and deliver real impact and mission success.

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