Risk Analysis Engineer

Peraton Labs is seeking a Risk Analysis Engineer to develop automated risk analysis capabilities including risk register management, risk identification from unstructured sources, Monte Carlo simulation, and cross-portfolio risk cascade modeling. Enables program offices to move from reactive risk management to proactive, data-driven risk intelligence.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Build risk register management capabilities: creation, tracking, scoring, mitigation planning, and closure workflows
• Develop automated risk identification from unstructured sources (meeting notes, emails, briefings) using NLP-extracted signals
• Implement Monte Carlo simulation engines for schedule risk analysis (SRA) and cost risk analysis
• Design risk scoring models that combine traditional likelihood/impact matrices with NLP-detected risk signals
• Build risk interconnection mapping that models how risks cascade across programs within a portfolio
• Develop risk trend analysis and burn-down tracking
• Implement risk reporting and visualization data outputs (risk matrices, tornado diagrams, S-curves)
• Collaborate with PM Domain Analysts to validate risk models against established frameworks

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; Master's preferred
• History of professional software engineering experience with quantitative analysis or risk modeling focus
• Strong Python proficiency; experience with statistical computing (NumPy, SciPy, pandas)
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and probabilistic modeling
• Understanding of risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Experience with data visualization for analytical outputs
• Strong mathematical and statistical reasoning skills
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with defense program risk management (DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide)
• Familiarity with schedule risk analysis tools (Polaris, Primavera Risk Analysis)
• Experience with Bayesian networks or causal modeling
• Knowledge of portfolio risk aggregation techniques

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.