TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER 1 – RISK ANALYST – 3324 - LANL- Los Alamos, NM

OLH Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

OLH Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager 1 – Risk Analyst in Los Alamos, NM, hybrid work. This is a junior role designed to build risk management skills on capital asset projects guided by experienced professionals. You will document risks, support assessments, and learn Monte Carlo analysis fundamentals.

You will work with risk owners and project teams to capture causes, consequences, and assumptions, maintain risk registers, and help prepare routine risk summaries for leadership review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field and 12 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts, including scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and documenting risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Work with risk owners and project team members to gather information and draft risk statements, including causes, potential consequences, and supporting assumptions.
• Update and maintain risk registers, including risk owners, probability and impact assessments, handling actions, due dates, and status updates.
• Participate in risk review meetings, document discussion outcomes, and follow up on assigned action items.
• Learn to assess risk probability and potential impacts using established criteria and guidance from experienced analysts.
• Develop an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
• Learn the fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, including estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.
• Assist with gathering and checking analysis inputs, running established risk models under direct guidance, and documenting assumptions and results for review.
• Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.
• Identify missing or inconsistent information and bring questions or potential changes in risk exposure to senior staff for review.
• Collaborate with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, and other team members to understand project activities and support accurate risk documentation.

Skills

Risk management

Documentation

Written communication

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Questioning to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or related field

Job description

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER 1 – RISK ANALYST – 3324 - LANL- Los Alamos, NM
Duration: 1 Year with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Option

HYBRID Work Schedule
Two (2) Positions Available
US Citizenship Required

OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.

We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com

JOB SUMMARY :

The Technical Project Manager 1 supports risk management for capital asset projects while developing foundational knowledge and practical experience under the guidance of experienced risk professionals. This is a junior, developmental role focused on learning project risk management, maintaining accurate risk documentation, and supporting routine assessments and reporting.

The selected candidate will learn risk management practices aligned with DOE G 413.3-7A, Risk Management Guide, and the capital asset project process under DOE O 413.3B and applicable institutional requirements. Work will consist of clearly defined assignments with regular direction, mentoring, and review. Training will include identifying and documenting risks, supporting risk assessments, and learning the fundamentals of Monte Carlo analysis.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist with identifying and documenting risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Work with risk owners and project team members to gather information and draft risk statements, including causes, potential consequences, and supporting assumptions.
• Update and maintain risk registers, including risk owners, probability and impact assessments, handling actions, due dates, and status updates.
• Participate in risk review meetings, document discussion outcomes, and follow up on assigned action items.
• Learn to assess risk probability and potential impacts using established criteria and guidance from experienced analysts.
• Develop an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
• Learn the fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, including estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.
• Assist with gathering and checking analysis inputs, running established risk models under direct guidance, and documenting assumptions and results for review.
• Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.
• Identify missing or inconsistent information and bring questions or potential changes in risk exposure to senior staff for review.
• Collaborate with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, and other team members to understand project activities and support accurate risk documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field and 12 years of experience.

Experience :

• 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.

OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [e-mail] or 706-922-5014.

Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.