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Risk Manager
Category: Business Analysis (functional and technical)
Main location: United States, Maryland, Aberdeen
Position ID:J0626-1280
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
CGI Federal is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the identification, assessment, modeling, and mitigation of risks impacting a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role ensures program leadership has a clear understanding of technical, cost, schedule, operational, and compliance risks while maintaining the integrity of risk management systems and data. The Risk Manager conducts complex quantitative analyses, evaluates risk exposure, supports contingency planning, and advises program teams on risk reduction strategies. This position is ideal for a highly analytical professional who excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision making in a Defense environment.
This position is located in Aberdeen, MD.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Risk Modeling & Analytics
. Devise systems and processes to monitor accuracy and validity of risk modeling outputs
. Conduct statistical and econometric analyses to quantify risk and predict potential impacts
. Maintain input quality and data integrity within risk management systems
Risk Assessment & Evaluation
. Evaluate risks and benefits associated with program strategies, technical solutions, or operational decisions
. Analyze potential impacts of new legislation, policies, or regulatory changes on risk exposure
. Identify critical risks and document them clearly for leadership and stakeholders
Risk Mitigation & Strategy Development
. Recommend ways to reduce, control, or mitigate risk across technical and program domains
. Support development of risk mitigation plans, corrective actions, and contingency strategies
. Assist in planning and improvement of risk management tools, processes, and systems
Communication & Reporting
. Ensure consistent communication of key risks to program leadership and stakeholders
. Produce clear reports, dashboards, and presentations that summarize risk positions and proposed mitigations
. Brief government and client personnel across multiple program levels
Cross Functional Collaboration
. Provide statistical or modeling guidance to engineering, logistics, quality, and program management teams
. Liaise with internal departments to ensure risk considerations are integrated into planning
. Participate in IPTs, program reviews, and readiness assessments
Contingency Planning & Emergency Preparedness
. Develop contingency plans for emergency scenarios and high impact risk events
. Support scenario modeling, risk simulations, and what if analyses
. Ensure emergency strategies align with program requirements and DoD standards
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Education
. MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Operations Management, Risk Management, Program Management, Engineering, or related field
. Certified Logistics Professional certification required
. Substitutions allowed:
- Seven additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement, OR
- BA/BS plus five additional years of experience
Experience
. 7+ years of experience as a Risk Manager in a DoD environment
. Experience with quantitative risk modeling, statistical analysis, and econometric tools
. Experience developing risk mitigation strategies and preparing risk communication products
Technical Skills
. Proficiency with risk modeling tools, statistical analysis software, or econometric modeling
. Strong understanding of risk categories (technical, schedule, cost, performance, compliance)
. Knowledge of Defense risk management standards, policies, and reporting requirements
. Ability to evaluate risk data, identify trends, and recommend actionable mitigation steps
Abilities & Work Style
. Strong analytical reasoning and decision support skills
. Ability to communicate complex risks in clear, concise terms
. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across specialized technical teams
Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
Advanced Risk & Analytics Skills
. Experience with predictive analytics, Monte Carlo simulations, or advanced modeling tools
. Familiarity with DoD acquisition and program management frameworks (e.g., DoDI 5000 series)
Tools & Systems Knowledge
. Experience with risk databases, planning systems, or enterprise project management tools
. Working knowledge of data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
Certifications
. PMI RMP (Risk Management Professional)
. DAWIA Program Management or Systems Engineering certifications
. ASQ certifications related to quality or process improvement
Additional Skills
. Ability to develop white papers, strategic assessments, and senior level briefings
. Experience in change management or enterprise risk integration
. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple risk threads simultaneously
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 $176,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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• Defense
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• Manufacturing
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