Risk Manager

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Risk Manager to support Aviation Project Management Office. This position is based in Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.

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.

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.