Technical Project Manager 1 – Risk Analyst

HukariAscendent; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HukariAscendent Inc. seeks a Technical Project Manager 1 – Risk Analyst to support risk management for capital asset projects at a DOE national laboratory in Los Alamos, NM. This junior role focuses on learning risk management under guidance from senior staff, aligned with DOE risk frameworks.

You will assist with risk identification, documentation, and reporting, building skills in probability, cost and schedule risk analysis, and risk model inputs under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts: scope, cost, schedule, deliverables.
• Ability to organize information, review data for completeness, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and documenting risks to scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Draft risk statements with risk owners and maintain risk registers.
• Attend risk review meetings and follow up on actions.

Skills

PM concepts

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Excel proficiency

Task follow-through

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Monte Carlo simulation

Risk software

Job description

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

NO 3rd party candidates will be considered for this role. Direct applicants only.

Short Summary about Job:

HukariAscendent is seeking a Technical Project Manager 1 – Risk Analyst to support risk management for capital asset projects at a DOE national laboratory in Los Alamos, NM. This is a junior, developmental role focused on learning project risk management under the guidance of experienced risk professionals, aligned with DOE G 413.3-7A, Risk Management Guide, and the capital asset project process under DOE O 413.3B.

Responsibilities include assisting with identifying and documenting risks to project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance; working with risk owners to draft risk statements; updating and maintaining risk registers; participating in risk review meetings and following up on action items; learning to assess risk probability and impacts; learning the fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, including Monte Carlo simulation; gathering and checking analysis inputs and running established risk models under direct guidance; preparing routine risk summaries and reports; and collaborating with project managers, project controls staff, and engineers. Work consists of clearly defined assignments with regular direction, mentoring, and review, with assignments increasing in complexity as skills develop.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts, including scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables, gained through education, training, or work experience.
• Ability to organize information, review data for completeness and consistency, and maintain accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage assigned tasks, and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to ask questions, incorporate feedback, and develop skills in project risk management and quantitative analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Introductory exposure to project controls, engineering, construction, data analysis, or a related field through coursework, internships, or employment.
• Familiarity with basic statistics and probability concepts.
• Exposure to DOE projects or capital asset project processes.
• Prior experience with Monte Carlo simulation or specialized risk software is not required. Training, mentoring, and supervised practical experience will be provided.
• Risk assessments, model inputs, analysis results, and reporting products will be reviewed by experienced personnel. Approval of risk assessments, validation of models, and risk acceptance or funding decisions remain with designated senior personnel and project leadership.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.