Risk Analyst

Spencer Ogden; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm is seeking a Strategic Planning & Risk Analyst to aid in enterprise risk management for a major nuclear energy organization. The role involves developing risk policies, conducting assessments, and supporting business units with strategic planning. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in risk management within the energy sector. Applicants should be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in presenting to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 7 years in Risk, Audit, Strategy, or Business.
• Experience in energy or nuclear business processes.
• Familiarity with risk tools/software (Safran preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise risk policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and control evaluations.
• Analyze data, track mitigation actions, and prepare reports.
• Support business units with risk methodologies and strategic planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

7 years in Risk, Audit, Strategy, or Business

Tools

Safran (risk software)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Spencer Ogden

Principal Delivery Consultant @ Spencer Ogden- Power & Utilities | Talent Acquisition Expert

We’re seeking an experienced Strategic Planning & Risk Analyst to support enterprise risk management and strategic planning initiatives for a major nuclear energy organization. This role works across all business units to evaluate risks, improve internal controls, and support key operational and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise risk policies, procedures, and risk registers
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and control evaluations
• Analyze data, track mitigation actions, and prepare executive-level reports
• Support business units with risk methodologies, tools, and strategic planning
• Coordinate with executive audit teams and maintain regulatory documentation
• Deliver training and promote a strong risk management culture
• Support the biennial nuclear refueling outage

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 7 years in Risk, Audit, Strategy, or Business
• (OR AA + 9 years, OR HS/GED + 11 years)
• Experience in energy or nuclear business processes (operations, work management, finance, project mgmt., audit, etc.)
• Familiarity with risk tools/software (Safran preferred)
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and presentation skills

Ideal Candidate

A proactive, detail-oriented risk professional with strong analytical abilities, the confidence to present to executives, and experience working in energy, utilities, or nuclear environments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Electric Power Generation

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