Airswift is seeking a Strategic Planning & Risk Analyst III to join one of our major nuclear clients on an initial 12-month contract.
This role provides strategic planning and enterprise risk management support, working collaboratively across all business units to evaluate and integrate strategy and risk management into key processes and operations.
Responsibilities include providing direction, guidance, monitoring, reporting, and execution of program activities in alignment with established standards and procedures. Additional duties involve developing and maintaining a comprehensive risk register and risk assurance mapping, as well as making program-level decisions related to internal controls and risk, ensuring effective engagement and coordination across all organizational areas.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the identification, assessment, and management of enterprise risks and internal controls.
- Establish, communicate, and facilitate the use of appropriate risk management methodologies, tools, and techniques across the organization.
- Collect, evaluate, and maintain data related to risk assessments, controls, and mitigation activities.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve risk management capabilities; develop risk registers and compile data.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and control evaluations as scheduled or requested, and prepare and present comprehensive reports on findings.
- Perform follow-up activities to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit findings and risk mitigation actions.
- Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and awareness programs to promote a strong risk culture.
- Coordinate and communicate with the Executive Board Auditor and designated Executive Board contacts on risk and audit matters.
- Maintain audit and risk documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory retention requirements.
- Provide oversight and guidance to matrixed team members, contractors, or temporary staff supporting risk or audit-related activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the risk management program and recommend enhancements as needed.
- Ensure continuous improvement of risk practices and alignment with industry standards, regulatory expectations, and best practices.
- Conduct special studies, projects, or initiatives as assigned, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Perform special assignments using knowledge gained through experience and education.
- Conduct benchmarking studies for business-related issues.
- Support the biennial refueling outage.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience in Business, Strategy, Risk, Audit, or related field OR Associate degree and 9 years of experience OR High school diploma/GED and 11 years of experience.
Desired Education and Experience:
- Familiarity with risk tools and software (Safran experience desirable)
- Experience in energy and nuclear power generation business processes, including work management, operations, HR, finance, accounting, project management, risk, audit, and/or strategic planning
Required abilities and skills:
- Ability to make decisions and communicate their purpose and impact effectively
- Highly proactive and able to drive timely closure of tasks
- Ability to identify risks using a standard-based approach and design/evaluate mitigation strategies
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage workload in a changing environment
- Experience developing quality work products, including audit reports and executive presentations
- Ability to resolve problems, improve processes, and self-develop
- Knowledge of audit standards, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills to gain consensus, influence stakeholders, and maintain group cohesiveness
- Ability to maintain performance under pressure and demonstrate commitment to safety and reliability
- Strong analytical skills to draw logical conclusions from data and present findings clearly
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to transfer knowledge through one-on-one discussions and workshops
Desired abilities and skills:
- General understanding of nuclear plant operations
- Knowledge of organizational mission, vision, core values, and business requirements.