Risk Analyst 3
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Job summary
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks an early- to mid-career Risk Analyst to support risk projects across national security, environment, and energy reliability. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analyses, mentor staff, and help develop risk-related products, with opportunities to publish and present findings.
The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with uncertainty methods, and excellent communication. A security clearance is required.
Qualifications
- BS/BA with 5 years of relevant experience OR MS/MA with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Preferred degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, or Economics.
- Certification in Risk Management (CRP/FRM-style) is a plus.
- Knowledge of quantitative risk models and uncertainty analysis methods.
- Experience with elicitation methods, Monte Carlo analysis, and decision tools.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex results.
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative and semi-quantitative risk analysis and provide recommendations to decision makers.
- Assist project managers to identify risks, develop risk characterizations, and craft handling plans.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical risk-related products.
- Publish research and participate in professional activities to raise the lab's profile.
- Communicate uncertainty concepts clearly in high-quality presentations and reports.
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Job description
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Earth Systems Science Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, provides leadership and solutions that advance Earth system opportunities for energy systems and national security. We are a multidisciplinary division connected by a shared commitment to innovate and collaborate towards solving complex problems in the dynamic Earth system.
The Risk and Environmental Assessment Group solves hard real-world problems in the areas of national security, environmental responsibility, and energy reliability. Our team uses innovative quantitative risk management techniques to make our nation safer and stronger. We support decision makers by providing risk-based recommendations based on innovative decision analysis tools. Our projects give us the opportunity to work side-by-side with world class scientists and engineers, and interface with subject matter experts in a variety of fields.
We are seeking early to mid-career risk analysts who are curious, creative, and motivated to work with us on a variety of programmatic risk projects, preferably with demonstrated experience in programmatic risk management and/or project management. The successful candidate will use their expertise in project/risk management to have sufficient depth of understanding of uncertainty methods to be comfortable applying them to one or more applications, including risk, nuclear energy, cyber security, climate change, national security, natural systems, human factors, renewable energy, regulatory compliance, and complex engineered systems. This Level 3 position is based on a candidate having conceptual knowledge and practical experience in project or risk management, so is able to use best practices to improve products. The candidate will use existing solutions to solve complex problems, seek out collaborative opportunities, provide mentoring to younger staff, and has the ability to lead smaller projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting qualitative and semi-quantitative risk analysis and using risk assessment results to provide recommendations to decision makers.
- Assisting project managers to identify risks, developing appropriate risk characterizations, consulting with subject matter experts to construct handling plans, and conducting regular reviews to update risk information.
- Working independently with little to no oversite and providing mentoring to junior staff.
- Developing or contributing to technical risk-related products within the required level of quality, timeliness, and cost guidelines provided by the project manager.
- Publishing research and/or participating in professional activities that advance the reputation of PNNL as a premier S&T institution.
- Effectively communicating uncertainty concepts and results, including contributing to the preparation of high-quality presentations, reports, and papers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, or Economics.
- Certification in Risk Management.
- Knowledge of and practical experience in use of quantitative risk models.
- Knowledge of and practical experience in analysis methods including expert elicitation methods, Monte Carlo analysis, and decision tools.
- The successful candidate will have a broad range of skills and familiarity with several of the following areas: probability, statistics, decision analysis, risk analysis, modeling and simulation, Multi-Criteria Analysis, and mathematical modeling.
- Past performance must demonstrate attributes of being self-motivated and self-directed.
- In addition to analytical skills, a successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills and experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting the results of complex technical reports and recommendation to management.
- Familiarity with SharePoint, Power Apps, Power BI, Python, Git/GitHub, or other automation/workflow software programs and/or system development tools.
Not Applicable
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
- Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- robust telehealth care options
- several mental health benefits
- free wellness coaching
- health savings account
- flexible spending accounts
- basic life insurance
- disability insurance*
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- tuition assistance
- relocation
- backup childcare
- legal benefits
- supplemental parental bonding leave
- surrogacy and adoption assistance
- fertility support
Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*.
Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
USD $86,700.00/Yr.
USD $134,200.00/Yr.
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