Senior Risk Manager

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret 

Telework Eligible? No

As the Senior Risk Manager, you will support  work within NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office (PMA-271). This position plays a critical role in supporting the acquisition, development, and sustainment of an ACAT I program by providing comprehensive risk management expertise in alignment with NAVAIR acquisition policies and processes.

In this role, you will work directly with program office leadership to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor program risks while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and NAVAIR program management best practices. This is a senior-level position requiring deep familiarity with NAVAIR’s acquisition framework and risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of the PMA-271 Risk Management program in accordance with NAVAIR and DoD acquisition guidance.
• Identify, analyze, and track program risks across cost, schedule, and technical performance domains.
• Develop and maintain the program Risk Management Plan (RMP), ensuring alignment with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and program baselines.
• Coordinate risk reviews, facilitate working groups, and brief leadership on risk posture, trends, and mitigation strategies.
• Support risk-related activities within Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and other acquisition milestones.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure risk and issue management are integrated into daily program execution.
• Provide senior-level recommendations to program leadership on trade-offs, risk tolerance, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with NAVAIR risk management processes and provide guidance on tailoring best practices to program needs.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Required Education and Experience:    

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience supporting NAVAIR acquisition programs, with at least 5 years focused on risk management or program management.
• Direct experience with NAVAIR/DoD acquisition processes, milestone reviews, and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for complex, high-visibility programs (preferably ACAT I).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• DAWIA/Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification in Program Management, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with risk management tools and data visualization software.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance. 

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $150,000 - $170,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.