Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Assess probability, impact, and risk exposure
Develop mitigation, avoidance, transfer, and contingency strategies
Monitor effectiveness of mitigation actions
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
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
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
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective stakeholder communication and reporting abilities
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to translate risk data into clear, actionable insights
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Program-facing role supporting complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Requires coordination across technical, vendor, scheduling, and leadership teams
Fast-paced environment with high visibility and accountability
This role may be combined with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) responsibilities depending on program structure, as risk and schedule management are closely linked functions.
This position is ideal for a senior professional who knows how to see trouble coming early — and put structure, visibility, and mitigation in place before the program ever feels the impact.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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