Project Coordinator / Risk Manager

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

 

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Coordinator / Risk Manager to lead execution of a comprehensive program Risk Management process built on a “No Surprises” principle — proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks before they impact cost, schedule, scope, or technical performance.

This role ensures structured, disciplined risk management across the program and provides leadership with clear visibility into both internal and external risk drivers, including dependencies outside the program’s direct control.

 

This position is located in Bethesda, MD. 

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management Leadership

• Execute and maintain the program’s end-to-end Risk Management process

• Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation actions before impacts occur

• Ensure risks are managed across:

  • Cost

  • Schedule

  • Scope

  • Technical performance

Risk Governance

• Plan, lead, and document monthly Risk Management Boards (RMBs)

• Facilitate cross-functional risk discussions and decision-making

• Ensure risk owners are assigned and mitigation plans are actively tracked

Risk Register & Tracking

• Develop and maintain the Program Risk Register

• Ensure specific tracking of Dependency Risks — risks driven by factors outside the program’s direct control (e.g., vendors, external systems, infrastructure readiness)

• Track Unknown & Unavoidable (U&U) risks where applicable

• Maintain risk documentation, status updates, and historical records

Analysis & Mitigation

• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

• Assess probability, impact, and risk exposure

• Develop mitigation, avoidance, transfer, and contingency strategies

• Monitor effectiveness of mitigation actions

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular risk dashboards and reports to program leadership and customers

• Escalate high-impact risks and emerging threats

• Ensure compliance with the program’s risk management plan and processes

Program Support

• Support project coordination activities related to risk impacts

• Ensure risk information is aligned with program schedules, milestones, and deliverables

• Collaborate with scheduling, technical, and vendor teams to assess cross-program impacts

Qualifications

Required Experience & Expertise

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years in lieu of degree
• Candidate will need to be able to obtain a public trust clearance 

• Experience leading or managing program-level risk management processes

• Background in identifying and managing:

  • Cost risks

  • Schedule risks

  • Technical and integration risks

  • Vendor performance risks

• Experience developing and maintaining risk registers

• Familiarity with structured risk methodologies and governance processes

• Experience facilitating risk reviews or working groups

• Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and impact analysis

Professional Skills

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective stakeholder communication and reporting abilities

• Strong cross-func