Risk Manager

MTSI is seeking a Risk Manager to join our team and support an Aviation Project Management Office by leading comprehensive risk, issue, and opportunity (RI&O) management activities. This role is critical to delivering an integrated risk posture that informs leadership decision-making across weapon system design, development, production, and sustainment.

As a Risk Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Lead and execute risk, issue, and opportunity management activities, including planning, identification, analysis, mitigation, and monitoring
• Provide analytical support to assess and quantify risks impacting cost, schedule, and performance (the "iron triangle") across the program lifecycle
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, prime contractors, engineers, product managers, and business teams to ensure risks are identified, documented, and managed effectively
• Maintain and update risk data within the Active Risk Manager (ARM) tool and ensure accurate, auditable documentation of risk narratives and mitigation actions
• Support program planning by integrating risk mitigation strategies into systems engineering processes, acquisition schedules, and lifecycle activities
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and reports to communicate risk status, mitigation progress, and emerging issues to leadership
• Facilitate Risk Management Working Groups and Risk Management Boards (RMBs), including action item tracking and meeting coordination
• Develop and maintain the Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Plan (RIOMP) in compliance with DoD policies and guidance
• Apply data-driven analysis and statistical methods to identify root causes and improve risk mitigation strategies
• Support lifecycle cost estimation, budget recommendations, resource alignment, and Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities to ensure system effectiveness and safety
• Adapt risk management frameworks and reporting structures to align with evolving acquisition phases and program milestones
• Operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, making timely and informed decisions

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and an active secret clearance (must be able to maintain)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 8+ years of relevant experience in risk management, program management, or defense acquisition
• Experience supporting defense acquisition programs, aviation systems, or complex technical projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including statistical and data-driven analysis
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership
• Experience working in DoD, federal, aerospace, or defense environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Federal aviation programs
• Familiarity with Active Risk Manager (ARM) or similar risk management tools
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, and acquisition programs
• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and lifecycle cost analysis
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

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  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
  
  
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  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  
  
  
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
  
• Flexible schedules
  
  
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
  
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
  
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
  
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
  
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
  
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  
  





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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.