Risk Analyst

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications - all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Risk Analyst              

TerraPower is seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for the position of Risk Analyst. This role reports to the TerraPower Project Management Office under either the Enterprise Risk Management or Project Risk Management Program. This person plays a critical role in evaluating, managing, and mitigating risks within the TerraPower Risk Program in either a project management or corporate risk management capacity. This position involves working closely with project and/or corporate teams to ensure effective risk management practices are integrated into challenging execution strategies. 

Responsibilities:  

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned)

• Conduct thorough assessments of risk situations including operational capacity, cost, quality, and schedule analysis
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies and protocols specific to project risk management, corporate risk management, or insurance risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and/or corporate teams, to ensure comprehensive risk mitigation strategies are developed or in place
• Serve as Risk representative to project teams
• Guide project teams in documentation strategy to support the risk management process
• Monitor subcontractor or partner information to identify risk situations and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Implement risk tools and processes to develop project risk registers
• Facilitate risk management within project and corporate teams to ensure adherence to risk procedures
• Perform complex analytical assessments in support of complex risk development and or in support of project or corporate goals, i.e. quantitative analysis, probabilistic analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, etc.
• Stay current on industry trends, software products, and regulatory changes affecting project, and enterprise risk management in the nuclear industry
• Risk tool administration, management, and development: Maintain and enhance the suite of tools and templates used for risk identification, assessment, analysis, and response planning. Ensure these resources are easily accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with industry best practices
• Partner with project teams, Legal, and/or outside consultants to evaluate responsibility of different parties in a claim situation

Key Qualifications and Skills  

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 12-15 years of experience in risk management, with a strong focus on project risk management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience facilitating risk management sessions
• Familiarity with risk management methodologies and tools, such as ISO 31000 and COSO
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI-RMP (PMI Risk Management Professional), or CRM (Certified Risk Manager) desirable
• Advanced degree in risk management, engineering, finance, business administration, or a related field is desirable
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools, i.e. Active Risk Manager
• In-depth knowledge of the nuclear industry, nuclear industry-specific regulatory requirements and standards (i.e. DOE G 413.3-7A), EPC agreements, and nuclear power design principles

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $168,316 - $252,475

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/