Program Risk Manager, BPA

Program Risk Manager, BPA

The Program Risk Manager supports Quanta Government Solutions' program with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) by leading the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across all active and planned projects within the QGS BPA portfolio. This role ensures that risk management practices align with federal program requirements and BPA contract standards, providing leadership and the project teams with clear visibility into threats, opportunities, and recommended actions to protect schedule, budget, and performance.

Locations:
Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA

Reports To:

Senior Program Manager

Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt

• Lead the development and maintenance of the program risk register across all BPA projects, including identification, quantification, and prioritization of risks to schedule, cost, and scope
• Conduct regular risk assessments and facilitate risk workshops with project teams, subcontractors, and BPA stakeholders to ensure proactive identification and mitigation of emerging threats
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans in coordination with project managers, project controls, and the Senior Program Executive
• Provide regular risk reporting and dashboards to program leadership, translating complex risk data into clear, actionable summaries for executive and client audiences
• Monitor risk triggers and escalate critical issues to leadership with recommended response actions; track mitigation effectiveness and adjust strategies as conditions change
• Ensure risk management processes comply with BPA contract requirements, federal acquisition standards, and QGS internal policies
• Collaborate with the project controls and scheduling teams to integrate risk-adjusted forecasts into program baselines and earned value reporting
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program delivery and organizational objectives

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in risk management, project controls, or program management within construction, EPC, or federal contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining risk registers, conducting quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, and facilitating risk workshops.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present complex risk information to executive and client audiences.
• Familiarity with federal program requirements and contract compliance standards.
• Experience managing and reporting on program-level risks, including quantifiable impacts across multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience supporting BPA, DOE, or other federal utility/energy programs.
• Background in transmission, substation, or power infrastructure construction.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation, risk modeling tools, and enterprise risk management platforms.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) or PMP certification

Travel Requirements

• Travels:
  Yes
• Percent of time: 25%
• Overnight required:
  Occasionally

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position
  - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching
  - Seldom
• Climb
  - Seldom
• Kneel
  - Seldom
• Grab
  - Seldom
• Bend
  - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing
  - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid
  - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts
  - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery
  - Seldom
• Working in high places
  - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles
  - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions
  - Seldom
• Work with Electricity
  - Seldom
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions

Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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