Strategic Risk Analyst, Programs, Systems & Operations

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Program, Systems, and Operations Risk Analyst to provide SETA support to the MDIOC Mission Engineering Team at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

This on-site role focuses on maintaining the MDIOC Technical Baseline and integrating new capabilities. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate complex risk concepts to government and contractor stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ professional experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Experience creating and managing risk registers, heat maps, and risk reporting artifacts.
• Familiarity with risk standards/frameworks such as NIST RMF, GAO risk guidance, or ISO 31000.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Government and contractor teams.
• Experience developing KRIs, dashboards, and scorecards for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for programs, projects, systems, and operations throughout the MDIOC.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, risk matrices, and dashboards; track risk status and trends over time to ensure adequate solutions are employed.
• Identify emerging risks and issues, and recommend pragmatic mitigation, transfer, or acceptance strategies.
• Support development and refinement of risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures in alignment with government standards (e.g., NIST, OMB, ISO 31000 as applicable).
• Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and “what-if” modeling to estimate potential impacts on cost, schedule, performance, and security.
• Prepare clear, concise risk reports, briefings, and presentations for government leadership on a regular basis.
• Facilitate risk workshops, working groups, and stakeholder interviews to gather data and validate assumptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk considerations into planning and decision-making.
• Monitor internal and external risk factors (regulatory changes, technology shifts, etc.) and advise on implications.
• Ensure all work products meet government documentation, quality, and security requirements

Skills

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Program, Systems, and Operations Risk Analyst to provide SETA support to the MDIOC Mission Engineering Team at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

This on-site role focuses on maintaining the MDIOC Technical Baseline and integrating new capabilities. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate complex risk concepts to government and contractor stakeholders.