Risk Analysis Engineer
Peraton•Basking Ridge, NJ
•$86,000 - $138,000
About The Position
Peraton Labs is seeking a Risk Analysis Engineer to develop automated risk analysis capabilities including risk register management, risk identification from unstructured sources, Monte Carlo simulation, and cross-portfolio risk cascade modeling. This role enables program offices to move from reactive risk management to proactive, data-driven risk intelligence.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; Master's preferred
- History of professional software engineering experience with quantitative analysis or risk modeling focus
- Strong Python proficiency; experience with statistical computing (NumPy, SciPy, pandas)
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and probabilistic modeling
- Understanding of risk management frameworks and methodologies
- Experience with data visualization for analytical outputs
- Strong mathematical and statistical reasoning skills
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with defense program risk management (DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide)
- Familiarity with schedule risk analysis tools (Polaris, Primavera Risk Analysis)
- Experience with Bayesian networks or causal modeling
- Knowledge of portfolio risk aggregation techniques
Responsibilities
- Build risk register management capabilities: creation, tracking, scoring, mitigation planning, and closure workflows
- Develop automated risk identification from unstructured sources (meeting notes, emails, briefings) using NLP-extracted signals
- Implement Monte Carlo simulation engines for schedule risk analysis (SRA) and cost risk analysis
- Design risk scoring models that combine traditional likelihood/impact matrices with NLP-detected risk signals
- Build risk interconnection mapping that models how risks cascade across programs within a portfolio
- Develop risk trend analysis and burn-down tracking
- Implement risk reporting and visualization data outputs (risk matrices, tornado diagrams, S-curves)
- Collaborate with PM Domain Analysts to validate risk models against established frameworks
Benefits
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
