Jr. Risk Analyst - NISSC - COS

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Jr. Risk Analyst to join our NORAD ITW/AA and NISSC II work in the Colorado Springs area. The role focuses on risk management, reporting, and governance to support critical mission systems for DoD customers. On-site only with potential travel up to 10% and a requirement to obtain a Secret clearance.

The candidate will maintain risk data, support management reviews, and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate, audit-ready documentation and timely risk mitigation activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of general work experience.
• 6+ months of directly related risk-related experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support risk management processes and coordinate risk-related activities.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and dashboards for leadership reviews.
• Identify, assess, track, and report risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Maintain risk registers, action trackers, and documentation.
• Monitor mitigation plans and actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information.
• Document discussions and track follow-up items in governance forums.
• Develop and maintain risk management procedures and best practices.
• Balance multiple priorities with attention to detail and quality.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Reporting

Dashboards

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Business Admin / Risk Management / Finance / PM / Info Systems / Cybersecurity

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

Position Title: Jr. Risk Analyst

Location: Amentum Downtown Building, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: Ability to obtain an Active Secret

Shift: Day Shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Our NORAD Operations Group

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems to support the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through NISSC II, has provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
• Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
• Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
• Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The Jr. Risk Analyst supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:

• Contribute to risk management processes, coordinate risk-related activities, prepare reports and briefings, support risk management boards, and help maintain compliance with program and customer requirements.
• Support the identification, assessment, tracking, and reporting of risks, issues, and opportunities across assigned programs and projects.

• Analyze data, trends, and metrics to identify potential risks and support informed decision-making.
• Maintain risk registers, action item trackers, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor mitigation plans and corrective actions, tracking progress to support timely resolution of identified risks and issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather information and support risk management activities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership and stakeholder reviews.
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and governance boards by documenting discussions, tracking action items, and monitoring follow-up activities.
• Maintain risk management records and repositories to ensure information is current, accurate, and audit ready.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and maintenance of risk management procedures and best practices.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail, professionalism, and quality standards

This position is expected to pay $60,000-$75,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be filled and work onsite at Amentum Downtown Building, Colorado Springs, CO

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have one year or more of general work experience
• Must have 6 months or more of directly related experience
• Must have or the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present information clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to track multiple tasks, action items, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to prepare reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and briefing materials.

Desired Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Associate's degree or higher in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Project Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; and/or 1 to 3 years of experience in risk management, project management, quality assurance, compliance, business operations, or a related analytical role.
• Familiarity with Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management processes, risk registers, risk matrices, and risk scoring methodologies.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) methodologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of document control, records management, and process compliance requirements.
• Experience maintaining databases, trackers, and program metrics.
• Experience supporting management reviews, boards, working groups, or similar governance activities.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for leadership.
• Familiarity with government contracting environments, DoD programs, or federal customer support environments is a plus.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

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The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

Compensation Details:

$60,000-$75,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/10/2026 - 09/17/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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