About Careertakes

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Summary

Confidential Client is hiring a Technical Project Manager 1 (Project Risk Analyst) in Richland, WA (schedule: 4/10s). This is a junior, developmental role supporting risk management for capital asset projects. You will learn project risk practices, maintain risk documentation, support routine assessments and reporting, and develop skills in quantitative risk analysis under the mentorship of experienced risk professionals.

• Location: Richland, WA
• Employment type: Contract / Full-time (per source)
• Schedule: 4/10s
• Estimated salary: $83,147 per year (estimated)
• Clearance/eligibility: United States Citizenship required

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Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and documenting risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Work with risk owners and project team members to gather information and draft risk statements (causes, potential consequences, assumptions).
• Update and maintain risk registers—risk owners, probability/impact assessments, mitigation actions, due dates, and status.
• Participate in risk review meetings; document outcomes and follow up on action items.
• Learn to assess risk probability and potential impacts using established criteria and guidance from senior analysts.
• Develop an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
• Learn fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis (estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, Monte Carlo simulation).
• Assist with collecting and validating analysis inputs, running established risk models under guidance, and documenting assumptions and results.
• Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.
• Identify missing or inconsistent information and raise questions or changes in risk exposure to senior staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, project controls, engineers, and other stakeholders to support accurate risk documentation.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts (scope, cost, schedule, deliverables) via education, training, or work experience.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to review data for completeness and maintain accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office applications.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage assigned tasks, and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and develop skills in project risk management and quantitative analysis.
• Must be a United States citizen (required for this role).

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Desired Qualifications

• Introductory exposure to project controls, engineering, construction, data analysis, or related work through coursework, internships, or employment.
• Familiarity with basic statistics and probability concepts.
• Exposure to DOE projects or capital asset project processes is a plus.

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What We Offer

Confidential Client supports competitive compensation and benefits for eligible employees. Typical benefits for similar roles may include paid time off, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Specific benefits, eligibility, and start dates are determined by the hiring organization and role.

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Notes & Legal

• This role requires U.S. citizenship as stated in the job requirements.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities; please contact the recruiter or platform for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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