Triangle, VA, November 6, 2024. The U.S. Secretary of Labor has awarded Watermark Risk Management International, LLC the winner of one of the 2024 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Awards during a virtual award ceremony that took place on October 31, 2024. This marks the fifth year Watermark has won the award and the first year we have won the higher-level Platinum Award for our unwavering support of veterans in the workplace.

The Department of Labor’s Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) American Military Veterans Act Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. All awardees must meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. Applicants must also prove they have a long-term career and growth plans in place at the company to utilize the diverse and valuable skill sets veterans acquire throughout their military service.

“Watermark is beyond honored to receive this award for the fifth year in a row,” Kevin Hodges, President of Watermark, said. “We are especially thrilled to have won the Platinum Award this year which reflects our dedicated and committed expansion of our support for the veterans who have proudly served our country. As a U.S. veteran myself, this award is especially meaningful. Watermark has worked hard to increase the availability of veteran-specific resources; dedicated human resource efforts; and added tuition and certification assistance programs. All of this is targeted to assist our team members in increasing skills and knowledge to attain critical skill to be more marketable in the civilian workforce.”

Employment Opportunities at Watermark Risk Management

Watermark is always seeking exceptional talent. The company has both full-time and part-time consulting associate positions available. Watermark’s ideal candidate is an expert in their chosen field, excited about helping our clients solve difficult problems, views the work we do as being far bigger than themselves, and thrives in a diverse work environment. All candidates must possess a strong work ethic, the ability to think and work independently, strong self-confidence, and a sincere interest in solving problems. Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PMP, CEM, CISSP, and CRM are a plus, as is a current DOE or DoD security clearance.

For more information or to inquire about a position, please e-mail admin@wrmi-llc.com. Watermark keeps all resumes on file, even if the company does not currently have the right opportunity for applicants. Watermark is an EEO employer and strongly supports the hiring of military veterans. For our numerous current openings, visit Watermark’s careers page.

About Watermark Risk Management International, LLC

Watermark, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, is a full-service risk consultancy helping government, public, and private clients identify, understand, and address the security risks faced in every aspect of their business. Watermark’s highly experienced staff provides expertise on assessments, program and policy development, implementation planning and change management, training, education, and professional development, as well as quality assurance and program auditing. Watermark is also recognized for providing exceptional value by focusing on the appropriate balance of risk and operational business objectives. For more information about Watermark, please visit our website here.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by leading businesses demonstrating unparalleled commitment to attracting and retaining veterans. For more information about the program and the application process, visit www.HIREVets.gov.

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Julie Moffett, Social Media Director, press@wrmi-llc.com