Program Risk Manager, BPA

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC•Vancouver, WA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Risk Manager supports QGS’ 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Access to mental health support and resources
Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays
Ongoing training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Employee recognition and rewards program
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)
Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families