Peraton · 12 hours ago
Project Coordinator / Risk Manager
US-MD-Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Project Coordinator / Risk Manager to lead the execution of a comprehensive program Risk Management process, proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks before they impact cost, schedule, scope, or technical performance.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Execute and maintain the program’s end-to-end Risk Management process
Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation actions before impacts occur
Ensure risks are managed across: Cost, Schedule, Scope, Technical performance
Plan, lead, and document monthly Risk Management Boards (RMBs)
Facilitate cross-functional risk discussions and decision-making
Ensure risk owners are assigned and mitigation plans are actively tracked
Develop and maintain the Program Risk Register
Ensure specific tracking of Dependency Risks — risks driven by factors outside the program’s direct control (e.g., vendors, external systems, infrastructure readiness)
Track Unknown & Unavoidable (U&U) risks where applicable
Maintain risk documentation, status updates, and historical records
Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Assess probability, impact, and risk exposure
Develop mitigation, avoidance, transfer, and contingency strategies
Monitor effectiveness of mitigation actions
Provide regular risk dashboards and reports to program leadership and customers
Escalate high-impact risks and emerging threats
Ensure compliance with the program’s risk management plan and processes
Support project coordination activities related to risk impacts
Ensure risk information is aligned with program schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Collaborate with scheduling, technical, and vendor teams to assess cross-program impacts
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years in lieu of degree
Candidate will need to be able to obtain a public trust clearance
Experience leading or managing program-level risk management processes
Background in identifying and managing cost risks
Background in identifying and managing schedule risks
Background in identifying and managing technical and integration risks
Background in identifying and managing vendor performance risks
Experience developing and maintaining risk registers
Familiarity with structured risk methodologies and governance processes
Experience facilitating risk reviews or working groups
Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and impact analysis
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective stakeholder communication and reporting abilities
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to translate risk data into clear, actionable insights
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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