Risk Analyst

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Los Alamos, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

GEM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a full-time Risk Analyst to support Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role supports project risk management by assisting with risk identification and documentation, maintaining risk registers, participating in reviews, and preparing routine reports. The analyst will develop skills in project risk assessment and quantitative cost and schedule analysis under the guidance of experienced staff. The position involves collaborating with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, risk owners, and other team members. The analyst will also build an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle and how risk management supports project planning, execution, and closeout. The work supports LANL, an NNSA design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. The laboratory has capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering. GEM Technologies is a federal contractor founded in 1994, with more than 30 years of experience and over 270 employees. It provides environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to government and commercial organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Must be a United States citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued clearance, if needed.
Basic understanding of project management concepts, including scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables, gained through education, training, or work experience.
Ability to organize information, review data for completeness and consistency, and maintain accurate records.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
Ability to follow established procedures, manage assigned tasks, and work collaboratively.
Willingness to ask questions, incorporate feedback, and develop skills in project risk management and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying and documenting risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
Work with risk owners and project team members to gather information and draft risk statements, including causes, potential consequences, and supporting assumptions.
Update and maintain risk registers, including owners, probability and impact assessments, handling actions, due dates, and status updates.
Participate in risk review meetings, document discussion outcomes, and follow up on assigned action items.
Learn to assess risk probability and potential impacts using established criteria and guidance from experienced analysts.
Develop an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
Learn cost and schedule risk analysis fundamentals, including estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.
Assist with gathering and checking analysis inputs, running established risk models under direct guidance, and documenting assumptions and results for review.
Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.
Identify missing or inconsistent information and bring questions or potential changes in risk exposure to senior staff for review.
Collaborate with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, and other team members to understand project activities and support accurate risk documentation.