Technical Project Manager 1

Omega Technical Services•Richland, WA

9d•$200,000 - $215,000•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. Under the guidance of experienced risk professionals, the employee will learn project risk management practices, maintain risk documentation, and support routine assessments and reporting. Work consists of defined assignments with regular direction, mentoring, and review. The position may allow working from home one to two days at the manager’s discretion. The selected candidate will learn risk management practices aligned with DOE G 413.3-7A, Risk Management Guide, and the capital asset project process under DOE O 413.3B and applicable institutional requirements. Training includes identifying and documenting risks, supporting risk assessments, and learning the fundamentals of Monte Carlo analysis. Initial assignments will focus on routine support tasks, with complexity increasing as skills develop. Experienced personnel will review risk assessments, model inputs, analysis results, and reporting products. Approval of risk assessments, model validation, and risk acceptance or funding decisions remain with designated senior personnel and project leadership. Prior experience with Monte Carlo simulation or specialized risk software is not required; training, mentoring, and supervised practical experience will be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must obtain satisfactory results on pre-employment screening, including a drug and breath alcohol test, and a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
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/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.
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 an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
Learn the 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.