NISSC 3 Risk Manager

NISSC 3 Risk Manager Location US-CO-Colorado Springs ID 2026-4162 Category IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking our Next Risk Manager! As the Risk Manager on the NISSC 3 program, you will lead the identification, assessment, tracking, and reporting of program risks, issues, and opportunities. You will develop and drive mitigation strategies, maintain risk management artifacts, and ensure leadership has clear, timely insight into risk posture across the program. Responsibilities * Run risk working groups, facilitate discussions with technical and program stakeholders, and ensure risks are communicated, documented, and managed effectively. This role also leverages strong quality assurance/quality control experience to ensure risk and quality practices are aligned in a service-based, mission-critical environment. Proactively identify, analyze, and assess program risks, issues, and opportunities across technical, schedule, cost, and performance dimensions.* Develop, document, and track risk mitigation and contingency strategies; monitor effectiveness and adjust as needed.* Maintain and update risk registers and other risk management artifacts in accordance with program and organizational standards.* Develop and deliver risk management plans, status reports, and briefings for program and government leadership.* Plan and facilitate recurring risk working groups and risk review meetings; drive action item closure and decision-making.* Ensure risks, issues, and opportunities are clearly communicated and addressed in a timely, effective manner.* Coordinate with project managers, engineering, cybersecurity, QA, and logistics personnel to integrate risk management into daily operations.* Apply quality assurance and quality control principles to risk-related processes, ensuring consistency, traceability, and audit readiness.* Support continuous improvement of risk and quality management processes, tools, and metrics. Qualifications Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $116,200.00/Yr. - USD $194,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/EB91837A13F84BCF.