Quality and Risk Specialist

The Opportunity:

As a Quality and Risk Lead, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it's imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That's why we need you, an experienced risk management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication.

On our team, you'll utilize and apply industry expertise to optimize business process performance and effectiveness. Evaluate new and current processes, highlighting strengths and pinpointing improvement areas. Work with program leaders to apply process improvements that aim to heighten quality, client satisfaction, and cost-efficiency. Advise program staff and leadership on quality practices. Standardize quality and risk management methods and perform product evaluations. Develop, scrutinize, and present the Quality Management Plan (QMP) and the Risk Management Plan (RMP) in alignment with the Program Management Plan (PMP), while ensuring deliverable quality. Lead risk assessment activities. Apply industry standards to develop and execute strategies, plans, and processes to capture, investigate, and assess performance, cost, schedule, personnel, contract, and subcontract management risk. Collaborate with risk owners, conduct risk probability and impact analysis, and define strategies and methods to minimize or mitigate risk and optimize opportunities. Facilitate program Risk Review Boards or Risk Control Boards.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience implementing and updating Program Risk and opportunity Management Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document processes, activities, instructions, best practices, and lessons learned

• 3+ years of experience developing and managing the program's Risk Register

• 3+ years of experience developing and overseeing the program's Risk Management Plan (RMP), documenting the program's RAM and the strategies, plans, processes, and activities to capture, investigate, and assess program risk, to include OCI, ITAR, NDA, and other compliance considerations

• 2+ years of experience facilitating program Risk Review Boards (RRBs) or Risk Control Boards (RCBs), ensuring program risk is addressed, monitored, and actioned in accordance with the program's RMP

• 2+ years of experience with Award Fee Determination Plan (AFDP)

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail, including analyzing problems, conducting research, evaluating options for action, and providing thoughtful recommendations at a strategic level

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience using the Jira toolset

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) objectives

• Knowledge of software development techniques such as Agile development, DoD cyber, and other technical elements

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possession of excellent analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and action tracking skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP), or similar Certifications

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.