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Program Analyst 3 (Project Risk Manager)

NuScale Power, LLC
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

NOTE: This position will be based in our West Houston, TX office located in City Centre.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Project Risk Manager works with an assigned project and reports to Director of SMR Product Development on the implementation of project and product risk management processes.  The analyst leads the planning, assessment, and monitoring aspects of the risk process and uses project and risk data to inform the organization for planning, forecasting and decision making. This role is an individual contributor where individual works directly with technical teams and translates the information directly into the software NuScale uses to manage work (hands-on).
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
  1. Entry and management of risks in accordance with NuScale’s risk management processes.
  2. Act as the point of contact for all project risks including understanding of risk profiles, mitigation actions, response plans, and potential impacts on the project due to risk realization.
  3. In close coordination with project and technical teams, facilitate the identification and monitoring, and reporting of project and program risk and opportunities. Lead risk review meetings.
  4. Manage information systems; including the input of data into existing databases, integration of data across multiple platforms, process and tool development and improvements, for risk and program reporting structures.
  5. Perform quantitative analysis of risk impacts to project cost and schedule.
  6. Interface with project managers, supervisors, and subject matter experts to conduct risk and uncertainty identification and assessment against technical and business objectives; develop, update, and maintain risk handling plans, perform what-if, root cause and other decision making/issue identification analyses to inform handling strategy selection. 
  7. Perform other duties as assigned.  
CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 
  • Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
  • Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization. 
  • Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
  • Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
  • Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
  • Quality Assurance:  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
  • Education:  A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree in engineering or related field is required.  
  • Experience:  Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience working as part of a project management organization and 2 years with project risk or product risk management is required. Additionally, a working knowledge of planning/scheduling tools and techniques, PMO processes, spreadsheets and databases is required (Preferably; Primavera P6, PRISM, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Active Risk Manager (ARM)). Must possess strong technical writing skills and be able to clearly communicate via written, oral, and electronic means.  Must have exceptional organization skills and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases with minimal supervision.
  • Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly, and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • Ability to travel locally and internationally using common forms of transportation. 

 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits: 

The target pay range for this position is $99,175 - $119,694 annually.  The full pay range is $88,915 - $139,073 annually. 

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:  Employee Benefits | NuScale Power 

Salary : $88,915 - $139,073

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