Senior Project Risk Manager – Border Security Programs

LMI Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI seeks a Senior Project Risk Manager to support a federal program management office in the Washington DC area. You will lead risk management activities, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with DHS/CBP processes, while coordinating with stakeholders across hardware, software, and infrastructure projects. Travel may be required once or twice a month to border stations.

A background investigation is required, and U.S. citizenship is preferred for suitability determinations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in CBP-related programs or similar large-scale government initiatives.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, IT, or related discipline.
• Experience applying industry standards (CMMI, ISO, IEEE) and best practices.
• 5+ years of risk management across multiple complex development programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Team player with a positive attitude in dynamic environments.
• PMI-RMP or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structure a process to manage program and project risks, quantitative or qualitative.
• Develop mitigation strategies and maintain risk analysis documentation.
• Foster risk awareness through stakeholder training and discussions.
• Create risk management plans aligned with DHS/CBP processes and frameworks.
• Define and improve risk documentation for hardware, software, infrastructure systems.
• Maintain risk data in client-provided tools and dashboards.
• Prepare briefings and reports for governance and leadership.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering / CS / IT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

LMI seeks a Senior Project Risk Manager to support a federal program management office in the Washington DC area. You will lead risk management activities, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with DHS/CBP processes, while coordinating with stakeholders across hardware, software, and infrastructure projects. Travel may be required once or twice a month to border stations.

A background investigation is required, and U.S. citizenship is preferred for suitability determinations.