Program Risk Manager

Description

POSITION: Program Risk Manager 

WORK LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO 

JOB CATEGORY: Information Technology 

JOB TYPE: Full Time 

REQUISITION ID: EM09-198 

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen 

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret; must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10% 

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. 

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Program Risk Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO in support of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. NORAD is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America. Aerospace warning includes the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands.  

Job Description: 

• Manage the NISSC II Risk Management Program, ensuring all processes align with program objectives and customer requirements. 
• Review and update NISSC II authoritative documents to clearly communicate the Program Manager’s guidance and expectations for meeting customer objectives. 
• Drive the development, documentation, and tracking of Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIOs) in collaboration with stakeholders. 
• Oversee implementation, monitoring, and tracking risk mitigation activities for approved RIO events to ensure successful closure. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact and day-to-day manager for all approved RIO events related to NISSC II. 
• Schedule, facilitate, and document actions for monthly Internal and Joint Risk and Opportunity Management Boards (IROMBs & JROMBs). 
• Collect, evaluate, and document candidate Risks, Issues, and Opportunities as proposed by RIO Owners. 
• Ensure all RIO events and associated handling plans are clear, complete, compliant, and actionable. 
• Develop and manage materials supporting risk boards, leadership briefings, and other risk-related communications. 
• Align RIO identification and prioritization efforts according to guidance from NISSC II leadership. 
• Plan and lead leadership and customer-facing meetings to communicate RIO status, action plans, and progress. 
• Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships, serving as the key point of contact for all RIO-related activities. 
• Provide SME level training and guidance to NISSC II personnel on risk management processes and best practices as directed by leadership. 
• Effectively coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple competing tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent combination of experience, training, and certifications. 
• 6 years or more of general work experience  
• 5 years of directly related experience  
• 2 years or more of direct experience in Risk, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) Management or equivalent program/project management role. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a professional setting, with a proven ability to manage teams or complex tasks. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts effectively. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and sustain positive customer relationships. 
• Self-motivated with the initiative and capability to work independently while meeting objectives. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen 
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance at the required level 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience managing risk programs for Department of War (DoW) contracts. 
• Proficiency in utilizing risk management database systems, particularly within an Information Technology Services and Hardware environment. 
• A strong focus on continuous improvement, with a demonstrated ability to enhance and optimize RIO management processes. 
• U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility 

To Apply for this Position: 

You must have the Minimum Qualifications in your resume to be selected as a candidate.    

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.    

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.    

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.?   

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.?   

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. 

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026. 

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel. 

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees: 

FBI Privacy Act Notice 

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement  

Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights 

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights