Technical Project Manager 1 (Project Risk Analyst)

Edgewater Technical Associates • Richland, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Technical Project Manager 1 (Project Risk Analyst) in Richland, Washington, supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory. This is a junior, developmental role supporting risk management for capital asset projects. Under the guidance of experienced risk professionals, the position develops foundational project risk management knowledge and practical experience while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting routine assessments and reporting.

The role assists with risk identification and documentation, maintaining risk registers, participating in risk reviews, and supporting cost and schedule risk analysis. The employee learns about the capital asset project lifecycle and established risk assessment methods, assists with analysis inputs and models under direct guidance, and prepares routine reporting materials. The position collaborates with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, and other team members. United States citizenship is required. The schedule is 4/10s, and the work location is Richland, WA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• 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.
• United States citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• 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 affecting 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 risk 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 understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and the role of risk management in planning, execution, and closeout.
• Learn fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning on day one.
• Multiple individual and family benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level