Jr. Risk Analyst - NISSC - COS

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The role involves contributing to risk management processes, coordinating risk-related activities, preparing reports and briefings, supporting risk management boards, and ensuring compliance with program and customer requirements. The candidate will support the identification, assessment, tracking, and reporting of risks, issues, and opportunities, analyze data and trends to identify potential risks, and maintain risk registers and action item trackers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, preparation of reports and presentations, and participation in meetings and governance boards are key aspects of this role. The position also involves maintaining risk management records, supporting process improvement initiatives, and developing risk management procedures and best practices, all while managing multiple priorities with attention to detail and quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have one year or more of general work experience.
Must have 6 months or more of directly related experience.
Must have or the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present information clearly and accurately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
Ability to track multiple tasks, action items, and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to prepare reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and briefing materials.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to communicate professionally with customers, leadership, and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Associate's degree or higher in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Project Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; and/or 1 to 3 years of experience in risk management, project management, quality assurance, compliance, business operations, or a related analytical role.
Familiarity with Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management processes, risk registers, risk matrices, and risk scoring methodologies.
Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) methodologies.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
Knowledge of document control, records management, and process compliance requirements.
Experience maintaining databases, trackers, and program metrics.
Experience supporting management reviews, boards, working groups, or similar governance activities.
Experience developing reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for leadership.
Familiarity with government contracting environments, DoD programs, or federal customer support environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contribute to risk management processes, coordinate risk-related activities, prepare reports and briefings, support risk management boards, and help maintain compliance with program and customer requirements.
Support the identification, assessment, tracking, and reporting of risks, issues, and opportunities across assigned programs and projects.
Analyze data, trends, and metrics to identify potential risks and support informed decision-making.
Maintain risk registers, action item trackers, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Monitor mitigation plans and corrective actions, tracking progress to support timely resolution of identified risks and issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather information and support risk management activities.
Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership and stakeholder reviews.
Participate in meetings, reviews, and governance boards by documenting discussions, tracking action items, and monitoring follow-up activities.
Maintain risk management records and repositories to ensure information is current, accurate, and audit ready.
Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and maintenance of risk management procedures and best practices.
Effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail, professionalism, and quality standards.