Risk Manager

Leidos has a new opportunity for a Risk Manager in their Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The selected candidate will support a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other key mission stakeholders.

The Risk Manager will play an important role on a critical program focused on enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system within an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and Agile development, along with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Program Manager in communicating the current risk posture, including active risks, mitigations, and overall program exposure to the customer.
• Develops and maintains the Risk and Opportunity Management Plan.
• Ensures program personnel are trained and prepared to participate effectively in the risk management process.
• Plans and coordinates monthly Risk Management Board meetings with contractor and customer stakeholders.
• Prepares risk reports, including trend analysis and metrics, for recurring meetings and ad hoc requests.
• Maintains and monitors data in the risk management tool.
• Manages risk attributes such as priority, owner, and target due dates.
• Tracks the status and effectiveness of mitigation actions.
• Communicates risk status to Program Managers, risk originators, and risk owners.
• Initiate communication and escalation when mitigation deadlines are missed or at risk of being missed.
• Executes the risk closure process in accordance with established procedures.
• Integrates Risk Management with the program’s Earned Value Management approach to ensure cost and schedule impacts are identified, tracked, and incorporated.
• Supports the Management EAC process by helping quantify the cost impact of identified risks and opportunities.
• Maintains effective day-to-day communication and collaboration with internal technical teams and customer points of contact, as needed.
• Participates in Scrum of Scrums, Program Increment Planning, and other related Agile and Earned Value activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Engineering Management, Program Management, or a related field, and at least 8 years of related experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical project management, systems engineering, and/or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative risk analysis and risk management processes.
• Demonstrated experience in several of the following areas: risk analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), project management, and requirements analysis.
• Extensive experience evaluating technical options and trade-offs and clearly communicating recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and present data in clear, effective reports.
• Proven ability to quickly build positive, productive working relationships across programs and with key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to proactively identify, assess, monitor, and manage risk.
• Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment involving complex technical systems and components.
• Must be committed to adopting and following best practices and established processes.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have effective planning, prioritization, time management, and multitasking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.