Project Coordinator / Risk Manager

Peraton•Bethesda, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Project Coordinator / Risk Manager to lead execution of a comprehensive program Risk Management process built on a “No Surprises” principle — proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks before they impact cost, schedule, scope, or technical performance. This role ensures structured, disciplined risk management across the program and provides leadership with clear visibility into both internal and external risk drivers, including dependencies outside the program’s direct control. This position is located in Bethesda, MD. Key Responsibilities Risk Management Leadership Execute and maintain the program’s end-to-end Risk Management process Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation actions before impacts occur Ensure risks are managed across: Cost Schedule Scope Technical performance Risk Governance Plan, lead, and document monthly Risk Management Boards (RMBs) Facilitate cross-functional risk discussions and decision-making Ensure risk owners are assigned and mitigation plans are actively tracked Risk Register & Tracking Develop and maintain the Program Risk Register Ensure specific tracking of Dependency Risks — risks driven by factors outside the program’s direct control (e.g., vendors, external systems, infrastructure readiness) Track Unknown & Unavoidable (U&U) risks where applicable Maintain risk documentation, status updates, and historical records Analysis & Mitigation Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis Assess probability, impact, and risk exposure Develop mitigation, avoidance, transfer, and contingency strategies Monitor effectiveness of mitigation actions Reporting & Communication Provide regular risk dashboards and reports to program leadership and customers Escalate high-impact risks and emerging threats Ensure compliance with the program’s risk management plan and processes Program Support Support project coordination activities related to risk impacts Ensure risk information is aligned with program schedules, milestones, and deliverables Collaborate with scheduling, technical, and vendor teams to assess cross-program impacts

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years in lieu of degree
Candidate will need to be able to obtain a public trust clearance
Experience leading or managing program-level risk management processes
Background in identifying and managing: Cost risks Schedule risks Technical and integration risks Vendor performance risks
Experience developing and maintaining risk registers
Familiarity with structured risk methodologies and governance processes
Experience facilitating risk reviews or working groups
Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and impact analysis
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective stakeholder communication and reporting abilities
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to translate risk data into clear, actionable insights
Proactive problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain the program’s end-to-end Risk Management process
Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation actions before impacts occur
Ensure risks are managed across: Cost Schedule Scope Technical performance
Plan, lead, and document monthly Risk Management Boards (RMBs)
Facilitate cross-functional risk discussions and decision-making
Ensure risk owners are assigned and mitigation plans are actively tracked
Develop and maintain the Program Risk Register
Ensure specific tracking of Dependency Risks — risks driven by factors outside the program’s direct control (e.g., vendors, external systems, infrastructure readiness)
Track Unknown & Unavoidable (U&U) risks where applicable
Maintain risk documentation, status updates, and historical records
Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Assess probability, impact, and risk exposure
Develop mitigation, avoidance, transfer, and contingency strategies
Monitor effectiveness of mitigation actions
Provide regular risk dashboards and reports to program leadership and customers
Escalate high-impact risks and emerging threats
Ensure compliance with the program’s risk management plan and processes
Support project coordination activities related to risk impacts
Ensure risk information is aligned with program schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Collaborate with scheduling, technical, and vendor teams to assess cross-program impacts