Technical Project Manager 1

Omega Technical Services•Richland, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Technical Project Manager 1 to support ongoing operations in Richland, Washington. The role supports risk management for capital asset projects and is designed as a junior, developmental position. The successful candidate will build practical knowledge of project risk management while maintaining risk documentation and supporting routine assessments and reporting under the guidance of experienced risk professionals. The candidate will learn practices aligned with DOE G 413.3-7A and the capital asset project process under DOE O 413.3B and applicable institutional requirements. Assignments will be clearly defined, with regular direction, mentoring, and review. Training includes risk identification and documentation, assistance with risk assessments, and introductory cost and schedule risk analysis, including Monte Carlo simulation. Prior experience with Monte Carlo simulation or specialized risk software is not required; supervised training will be provided. Initial assignments will focus on routine support, increasing in complexity as skills develop. Experienced personnel will review risk assessments, model inputs, analysis results, and reporting products. Approval of assessments, model validation, and risk acceptance or funding decisions remain with designated senior personnel and project leadership. The position is based at a customer site in Richland, WA. There may be flexibility to work from home one to two days, at the manager’s discretion. Shift is dependent upon customer site discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
Must receive satisfactory results on pre-employment screening, including a drug and breath alcohol test, and a Motor Vehicle Record check.
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.

Nice To Haves

Active DOE or DoD clearance within the past two years.
Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
Introductory exposure to project controls, engineering, construction, data analysis, or a related field through coursework, internships, or employment.
Familiarity with basic statistics and probability concepts.
Exposure to DOE projects or capital asset project processes.

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying and documenting risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
Gather information from risk owners and project team members 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 and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
Learn fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.
Assist with gathering and checking analysis inputs, run established risk models under direct guidance, and document assumptions and results for review.
Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.
Identify missing or inconsistent information and raise 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.