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Natural Gas Risk Manager

Charleston, WV · Remote

Support Valuation and Market Data Management * Maintain natural gas forward curves used for trading, valuation, planning, and risk analysis activities. * Ensure market data quality and accuracy ...

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Natural Gas Risk Manager

Support Valuation and Market Data Management * Maintain natural gas forward curves used for trading, valuation, planning, and risk analysis activities. * Ensure market data quality and accuracy ...

TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Safety and Risk Management Consultant (Consultant) of TRISTAR's Risk Control Division, Aspen ... Evaluates the effectiveness of the client's hazard controls associated with their operations.

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Senior Associate, Risk Intelligence

Tempe, AZ · On-site

The Manager, Physical Security Initiatives will play a key role in designing and delivering this ... Showcase subject matter expertise in geopolitics, meteorology, natural hazards, civil unrest, and ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for natural hazards risk management in the United States is $111,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Natural Hazards Risk Management, you need expertise in risk assessment, data analysis, and disaster preparedness, often supported by a degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, risk modeling tools, and certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) are typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills are critical soft skills for working with diverse stakeholders and communities. These competencies enable effective evaluation, mitigation, and communication of risks to minimize the impact of natural hazards.

What is a Natural Hazards Risk Management job?

A Natural Hazards Risk Management job involves assessing, mitigating, and preparing for risks associated with natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. Professionals in this field analyze data, develop emergency response plans, and work with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience. They may also conduct risk assessments, implement disaster preparedness strategies, and assist in recovery efforts after an event. The role requires expertise in environmental science, engineering, geography, or related disciplines, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What are some common challenges faced in a Natural Hazards Risk Management role?

Professionals in Natural Hazards Risk Management often encounter challenges such as analyzing large and complex datasets, keeping up with evolving hazard modeling technology, and coordinating effectively across government agencies and private organizations. You may also navigate situations where there are competing priorities or limited resources for mitigation efforts. Regularly, you’ll need to communicate technical risk assessments to non-specialist audiences, which requires clarity and adaptability. These challenges make the role dynamic and impactful, offering opportunities to develop innovative solutions for reducing disaster risks in communities.

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Infographic showing various Natural Hazards Risk Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 74% In-person, 13% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,556 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

NIST PREP Senior Research Fellow in Next Generation Building Standards

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

$52 - $72/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Research Title: Next Generation Building Standards - Structural ReliabilityStandard development organizations (SDO) and communities are beginning to address how future hazards and conditions may affect the design and performance of the built environment, and are seeking improved design and construction practices. NIST has long-standing expertise in reducing natural hazards risk and enhancing the resilience of the built environment. NIST is strategically developing a rigorous technical basis for future hazards and conditions to support engineering practice and the resilience of buildings, infrastructure, and communities. This research will help identify and address research needs for developing next generation codes, standards, and tools.
The work will entail: A senior researcher or a faculty member with expertise in structural engineering, and relevant risk and reliability methods, is sought to identify research needs and analysis methods for the incorporation of future hazards, conditions, and data into engineering design codes, standards, and tools to ensure the continued resilience of buildings, infrastructure, and communities.
U.S. Citizen Preferred
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Technical contributions and finalization of two reports: a research roadmap report and state-of-the-art assessment of research gaps and needs.
  • Developing nonstationary reliability methods for building standards that account for temporal variations in natural hazards, future conditions, and structural capacity.

Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering or a related field
  • Expertise/experience in probabilistic structural reliability methods, and associated characterization of natural hazard and structural capacity, for engineering design standards
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • A strong record of research, publications, and strong communication skills
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team to achieve project objectives, and meet project deadlines and reporting requirements.

Privacy Act StatementAuthority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
SURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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