Mid-Level Program Analyst (Risk Manager)

AVIAN is looking for a Mid-Level Program Analyst (Risk Manager) with a Top Secret Clearance to support our customer at PMA-230, Black Wing. The ideal candidate will provide overall risk management support, as well as engineering support to an advanced research and development program.

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

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Primary responsibilities include providing overall risk management support, as well as engineering support to an advanced research and development program which will include the following:

• Develop the risk management strategy for documenting the risk management process within the organization.  
• Develop and maintain a risk management database and actively track risks throughout the program.  
• Submit risk reports to support program leadership decision points and program level meetings/briefings.  
• Develop, implement, and document the application of risk metrics and prepare accurate, thorough, and complete risk reports.  
• Represent the Risk Management Program at leadership meetings, conduct workshops, and hold one-on-one meetings to actively assist in risk tracking and mitigation.  
• Implement a risk assessment board, risk tools, practices and policies to management risk to the greatest extent practical.

The candidate shall support the Risk Management process as delineated in the DoD Risk Management Guide for Defense Acquisition Programs.  Support program management with communication to stakeholders, via presentations, briefings, the customer’s process for managing the program’s risks, issues, and opportunities.  

• Required Education: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering or Business related field from an accredited college or university. Experience cannot be substituted for education.
• Required Experience: Candidate must have at least five (5) years of Risk Management experience in a DoD Program Office.
• Desired Experience: 
  • Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
  • Candidate should have demonstrated good oral and written communication skills.
  • Candidate should have experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.
• Must posses and be able to maintain a Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance.
• Estimated travel: 20%
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position has on on-site requirement in Patuxent River, MD and is not eligible for remote or hybrid candidates. 
• Salary range: The range for this position is $99,000-$139,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.) 

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.