Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Project Risk Coordinator
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Enterprise Plng & Controls (50993945)
Job Specialty: Program-General-Professional
Responsible for developing and managing risks (threats and opportunities) associated with capital project activities for the NSC M&O Contractor. The position supports project management, collaborates with other subject matter experts, to manage project financial data (e.g., estimates, budgets, Risks, Trends, etc.), to inform senior management and assist with their decision-making.
Utilizes an integrated systematic risk managing process approach to support and encourage a better understanding and application of the risk management process. The resulting efforts are input into estimates, schedules, ROI development, contingency analyses, and lessons learned. Calculates Management Reserve (MR), using quantitative risk assessment tools, for both cost & schedule. Practices standardization of project and risk management strategies and methods to assist the project team.
Assists the project management team in the discovery, documentation, and management of risks. Composes information for all Risks which includes descriptions, impacts and a basis of estimate. Facilitates learning opportunities across the project to educate stakeholders on the importance of risk management and the impact it has on project success. Applies the company risk management policies and procedures to the project. Documents & maintains risks in the approved risk database. Prepares risk registers and risk detail sheets to facilitate reviews. Ensures that discrete, in-scope handling plan actions are incorporated into the project baseline. Uses the resulting efforts, from estimates, schedules, handling plan response actions, contingency analyses, to prepare qualitative & quantitative analysis. Uses Quantitative Risk Assessment tools to inform Management Reserve (MR) estimates for both cost & schedule. Prepares reports and metrics for stakeholders and company leadership to communicate project risk performance and health and to aid in decision making. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch, dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiativesMinimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree Eight or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting Preferred Job Requirements At least two years of relevant experience Professional experience in a field related to the performance of construction projects or construction projects management. Knowledge of Project Management or the Acquisition of Capital Assets Demonstrated knowledge of applicable project management processes and control systems. Knowledge of project risk identification and management practices. Working knowledge of analytical problem-solving techniques and project management software applications Working knowledge of the software application Active Risk Manager (ARM) and/or Acumen Risk. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.