Manager, Project Risk Management

The Nuclear Company•Washington, DC

21h•$118,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role The Manager, Project Risk Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive risk management framework across projects as part of The Nuclear Company. This role works cross-functionally with leadership and project teams to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate risks that could impact the successful execution of projects across the fleet. The Manager will ensure that project-level risks are consistently integrated into enterprise-level reporting, creating a holistic view of company-wide risk exposure. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making. This position will report into the Director, Project Controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Risk Management) preferred
8–12 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or consulting
Deep understanding of risk frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000)
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive influence skills
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information into actionable insights
Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with risk management systems and dashboards
Nuclear industry experience
Experience implementing INPO 15-011
Experience with AI-powered contract lifecycle management platforms (e.g., Icertis, Agiloft) for obligation tracking, risk scoring, and automated clause analysis
Familiarity with AI-driven contract analytics tools (e.g., Kira Systems, Luminance) for extracting key provisions, identifying risk areas, and supporting compliance in regulated environments

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain Project Risk Management applicable to all projects across the fleet
Work with Project Leadership Team to develop project risk registers, utilizing templates where possible to facilitate fleet level risk management
Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators, dashboards, and risk reporting mechanisms across the portfolio of projects
Lead periodic risk assessments across all projects
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Prepare clear and concise risk reports for the Project Leadership Team as well as the Senior Leadership Team
Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning, and emerging risk discussions with representatives across all project workstreams and functional areas
Ensure project-level risks appropriately roll up into enterprise risk categories
Track risk response plans and monitor mitigation progress
Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend enhancements
Promote a risk-aware culture through training and communication
Stay current with best practices, regulatory expectations, and industry trends (including nuclear-specific risk considerations)