Senior Risk Manager

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.

The Senior Risk Manager serves as the program authority for continuous risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting across the WDP Core Integration Task Order, ensuring that technical, programmatic, staffing, and compliance risks are proactively surfaced, tracked, and resolved before they impact mission execution, schedule performance, or Government confidence. In this role, the Senior Risk Manager integrates structured risk management processes into day-to-day program operations and executive-level reporting, sustaining a disciplined and transparent risk posture across the full Task Order lifecycle.
Leads identification, assessment, tracking, and mitigation of program risks affecting execution, schedule performance, compliance, and operational continuity.
Develops and documents structured risk management approaches within the Project Management Plan, defining risk identification methods, assessment criteria, escalation thresholds, mitigation strategies, and monitoring processes.
Establishes and maintains risk registers documenting risk descriptions, potential impacts, likelihood assessments, mitigation actions, responsible parties, and status.
Coordinates with program leadership, functional leads, and support teams to identify emerging risks related to staffing, reporting, transitions, schedules, and governance activities.
Supports preparation of Monthly Status Reports by providing structured risk summaries, mitigation progress updates, and trend analysis supporting Government visibility and decision-making.
Briefs overall risk posture, mitigation effectiveness, and residual risk during Quarterly Program Management Reviews.
Tracks corrective actions and validates completion of mitigation activities aligned with approved plans.
Maintains organized risk documentation supporting audit readiness, traceability, and transparency.
Applies disciplined risk management practices to support predictable execution, timely corrective action, and sustained Government confidence throughout the Task Order lifecycle.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
10 or more years of progressive experience in program risk management, program management, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated experience leading structured risk management programs for large-scale federal or defense contracts.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining formal risk management frameworks, including risk identification methodologies, likelihood and impact assessment criteria, escalation thresholds, mitigation strategy development, and residual risk monitoring processes integrated into a Program Management Plan.
Proven ability to establish, populate, and maintain risk registers that document risk descriptions, potential mission and schedule impacts, likelihood ratings, responsible parties, mitigation actions, and current status in a format accessible to Government Program Managers and contracting oversight personnel.
Experience coordinating risk identification activities across cross-functional program teams spanning software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud operations, customer success, and program management disciplines, including demonstrated ability to surface emerging risks related to staffing attrition, transition events, schedule dependencies, and compliance obligations.
Demonstrated proficiency preparing risk summary content for Monthly Status Reports, including structured mitigation progress updates, trend analysis, and Government action items, in alignment with Contracting Officer Representative review cycles and PWS reporting requirements.
Proven ability to brief risk posture, mitigation effectiveness, and residual risk assessments to senior Government leadership audiences during Quarterly Program Management Reviews, Integrated Program Reviews, and other program oversight forums.
Experience maintaining audit-ready risk documentation, including evidence of mitigation completion, corrective action verification records, and risk register version history, in controlled repositories that support traceability and Government inspection.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).

Desired Skills

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) certification, or equivalent professional credential, demonstrating a structured and standards-based approach to enterprise risk management within a federal program delivery context.
Familiarity with Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) principles and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 compliance requirements as they relate to program risk identification, vendor risk assessment, and corrective action planning within a multi-enclave classified environment.
Background supporting risk management activities within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or DevSecOps delivery environment, including demonstrated ability to integrate continuous risk identification into sprint planning, Program Increment (PI) events, and Inspect and Adapt ceremonies to surface and mitigate delivery risks before they impact mission timelines.
Experience coordinating risk management activities in direct support of the Modernization, Innovation, and Quality Cell (MIQC) or equivalent integrated governance construct, including demonstrated ability to align risk mitigation priorities with quality management, compliance, and continuous improvement activities across a cross-functional program team.
Proficiency with enterprise program management, collaboration, and reporting platforms such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Project, including demonstrated experience maintaining real-time risk dashboards, dependency maps, and escalation tracking boards that provide Government-accessible visibility into program risk posture and mitigation progress.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

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