Risk Manager (TS/SCI Poly) for Agile PKI & SATCOM

Leidos Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Risk Manager to support a high-impact USSF/SSC satellite communications program. The role focuses on risk and opportunity management, data-driven analysis, and integration with Earned Value Management.

You will lead risk reporting, maintain risk tools, coordinate monthly meetings, and collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders to deliver timely mitigations. Ideal candidates have PKI/cryptography, Agile experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Engineering Management, Program Management, or related field; 8+ years related experience.
• At least 5 years in technical project management, systems engineering, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative risk analysis and risk management processes.
• Experience in risk analysis, EVM, project management, and requirements analysis.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and present data in clear reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with complex systems.
• Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Program Manager in communicating the current risk posture, including active risks, mitigations, and overall program exposure to the customer.
• Develops and maintains the Risk and Opportunity Management Plan.
• Ensures program personnel are trained and prepared to participate effectively in the risk management process.
• Plans and coordinates monthly Risk Management Board meetings with contractor and customer stakeholders.
• Prepares risk reports, including trend analysis and metrics, for recurring meetings and ad hoc requests.
• Maintains and monitors data in the risk management tool.
• Manages risk attributes such as priority, owner, and target due dates.
• Tracks the status and effectiveness of mitigation actions.
• Communicates risk status to Program Managers, risk originators, and risk owners.
• Initiate communication and escalation when mitigation deadlines are missed or at risk of being missed.
• Executes the risk closure process in accordance with established procedures.
• Integrates Risk Management with the program's Earned Value Management approach to ensure cost and schedule impacts are identified, tracked, and incorporated.
• Supports the Management EAC process by helping quantify the cost impact of identified risks and opportunities.
• Maintains effective day-to-day communication and collaboration with internal technical teams and customer points of contact, as needed.
• Participates in Scrum of Scrums, Program Increment Planning, and other related Agile and Earned Value activities.

Skills

Quantitative risk analysis

Risk management processes

EVM

Requirements analysis

Data-driven reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Planning and multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team work

Fast-paced environment

Best practices

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration across teams

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Engineering Management, Program Management, or related field

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Risk Manager to support a high-impact USSF/SSC satellite communications program. The role focuses on risk and opportunity management, data-driven analysis, and integration with Earned Value Management.

You will lead risk reporting, maintain risk tools, coordinate monthly meetings, and collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders to deliver timely mitigations. Ideal candidates have PKI/cryptography, Agile experience, and strong communication skills.