Risk Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Risk Manager

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and a Best Place for Working Parents®. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.

Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.

The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a Risk Manager to 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirments:

• 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 environment

Preferred Requirements:

• 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

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance is required

Travel: 10-20%

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.