Risk Manager

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title
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Risk Manager

Category
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Business Analysis (functional and technical)

City
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Aberdeen, Maryland, United States

CGI Federal is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the identification, assessment, modeling, and mitigation of risks impacting a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role ensures program leadership has a clear understanding of technical, cost, schedule, operational, and compliance risks while maintaining the integrity of risk management systems and data. The Risk Manager conducts complex quantitative analyses, evaluates risk exposure, supports contingency planning, and advises program teams on risk reduction strategies.

This position is ideal for a highly analytical professional who excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision making in a Defense environment. This position is located in Aberdeen, MD.

• Devise systems and processes to monitor accuracy and validity of risk modeling outputs
• Conduct statistical and econometric analyses to quantify risk and predict potential impacts
• Maintain input quality and data integrity within risk management systems

• Evaluate risks and benefits associated with program strategies, technical solutions, or operational decisions
• Analyze potential impacts of new legislation, policies, or regulatory changes on risk exposure
• Identify critical risks and document them clearly for leadership and stakeholders

• Recommend ways to reduce, control, or mitigate risk across technical and program domains
• Support development of risk mitigation plans, corrective actions, and contingency strategies
• Assist in planning and improvement of risk management tools, processes, and systems

• Ensure consistent communication of key risks to program leadership and stakeholders
• Produce clear reports, dashboards, and presentations that summarize risk positions and proposed mitigations
• Brief government and client personnel across multiple program levels

• Provide statistical or modeling guidance to engineering, logistics, quality, and program management teams
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure risk considerations are integrated into planning
• Participate in IPTs, program reviews, and readiness assessments

• Develop contingency plans for emergency scenarios and high impact risk events
• Support scenario modeling, risk simulations, and what if analyses
• Ensure emergency strategies align with program requirements and DoD standards

• MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Operations Management, Risk Management, Program Management, Engineering, or related field
• Certified Logistics Professional certification required
• Substitutions allowed: seven additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement, or BA/BS plus five additional years of experience

• 7+ years of experience as a Risk Manager in a DoD environment
• Experience with quantitative risk modeling, statistical analysis, and econometric tools
• Experience developing risk mitigation strategies and preparing risk communication products

• Proficiency with risk modeling tools, statistical analysis software, or econometric modeling
• Strong understanding of risk categories (technical, schedule, cost, performance, compliance)
• Knowledge of Defense risk management standards, policies, and reporting requirements
• Ability to evaluate risk data, identify trends, and recommend actionable mitigation steps

• Strong analytical reasoning and decision support skills
• Ability to communicate complex risks in clear, concise terms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across specialized technical teams

• Advanced Risk & Analytics
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with predictive analytics, Monte Carlo simulations, or advanced modeling tools
• Familiarity…