Risk Manager – Radar System Replacement

Peraton

. Develop, maintain, and execute the RSR Program Risk Management Plan and supporting procedures .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program risk management, including the development and maintenance of integrated risks, issues, and opportunities registers. Proficient in evaluating and mitigating risks related to complex technical programs, with strong analytical and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

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Program Risk ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesCross-Functional Risk ReviewsCybersecurity Risk IntegrationFAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementRisk Mitigation PlanningCost EvaluationSchedule ManagementOperational Readiness AssessmentSupplier Performance EvaluationInstallation OptimizationTechnical Baseline ChangesAction ManagementWorkforce Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationStakeholder CoordinationAction Management

Tools & Technologies

ArcherRiskRegisterJiraServiceNowPower BITableau

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)ISACA CRISC

Industry Keywords

FAA ProgramsNational Airspace System ModernizationSurveillance RadarAir Traffic SystemsMission-Critical InfrastructureIntegrated Master SchedulesEarned Value ManagementQuantitative Cost Risk AnalysisGeographically Distributed InstallationsField Lessons Learned

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityServiceNowTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and execute the RSR Program Risk Management Plan and supporting procedures
Maintain the integrated risks, issues, and opportunities register across vendors, sites, and program functions
Evaluate program changes, vendor recovery plans, production forecasts, installation schedules, staffing plans, and major milestones
Assess risks related to radar production, supplier capacity, equipment availability, shipments, site access, facility readiness, installation, testing, optimization, and system acceptance
Align risk mitigation activities with the Integrated Master Schedule and evaluate critical-path and downstream milestone impacts
Identify and evaluate workforce risks involving recruitment, onboarding, qualifications, training capacity, travel, and technical or field support availability
Lead recurring Risk Review Boards with Peraton leadership, FAA PMO representatives, vendors, and functional teams
Document decisions, assign action owners, and track commitments through completion
Develop and execute mitigation plans and plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms)
Monitor vendor, site, and organizational dependencies and recommend contingency, alternate, and recovery strategies
Incorporate field reports, installation lessons learned, vendor performance, and readiness assessments into risk planning
Prepare risk briefings, scenario analyses, impact assessments, dashboards, and recommendations for leadership
Establish risk trends and early-warning indicators and integrate risk information into program dashboards and leadership reviews
Assess cybersecurity and authorization-related risks affecting installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness
Track risks requiring FAA or vendor decisions and elevate unresolved matters through governance channels
Evaluate opportunities to improve installation efficiency, resource utilization, training, logistics, and program resilience
Assess modernization initiatives, acquisition changes, regulatory requirements, and proposed technical-baseline changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA; 6 years with an MS/MA; 3 years with a PhD; or 12 years of experience without a degree
At least 3 years leading program or enterprise risk management for large, complex technical programs
Progressive experience in risk management, program controls, systems integration, or PMO support
Ability to develop and maintain integrated risks, issues, and opportunities (RIO) registers
Experience applying consistent risk assessment methodologies and managing mitigation actions through verified closure
Experience evaluating cost, schedule, technical, operational, cybersecurity, and supply-chain risks
Ability to connect risk exposure to schedule dependencies, resource constraints, major milestones, and program delivery commitments
Experience facilitating cross-functional risk reviews and preparing decision-oriented briefings for senior leadership and government stakeholders
Strong analytical, written communication, stakeholder coordination, and action-management skills
Familiarity with cybersecurity risk integration and authorization dependencies
Ability to meet FAA customer access, suitability, and security requirements
Preferred: PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) or ISACA CRISC certification
Preferred: Experience supporting FAA programs, National Airspace System modernization, surveillance radar, air traffic systems, or mission-critical infrastructure
Preferred: Experience with geographically distributed installations, operational system replacement, and government, prime contractor, and equipment vendor coordination
Preferred: Familiarity with radar production, site surveys, site readiness, installation, commissioning, optimization, acceptance, training, and sustainment
Preferred: Experience assessing vendor recovery plans, manufacturing capacity, long-lead components, and supplier performance
Preferred: Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules, earned value management, acquisition risk drivers, and quantitative cost or schedule risk analysis
Preferred: Experience with Archer, RiskRegister, Jira/ServiceNow risk modules, Power BI, or Tableau
Preferred: Experience using field lessons learned and performance trends for risk forecasting and mitigation planning
Preferred: Prior leadership of risk reviews involving government customers, multiple vendors, engineering teams, and field execution organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus