Job description
We Are:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are 1,800 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.
Under limited direction, develops, evaluates and provides strategic direction for the Laboratory’s Enterprise Risk Management Program, procedures, and standards. Maintains program or department compliance with Laboratory Requirements, as well as applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, and standards and all Department of Energy (DOE) Directives. Critical duties include being the subject matter expert for risk assessment and the identification and evaluation of risk mitigation at Fermilab.
You Will:
- Establishes, promotes, and fosters a culture of risk awareness throughout the Laboratory.
- Develops and implements the Laboratory’s Enterprise Risk Management Program and oversees the work of the Risk Management Program Coordinator.
- Oversee the development of procedures and policies that help identify, evaluate, and manage risks; and supports the implementation of risk management processes.
- Leads the development and maintenance of program-related documentation, tools, templates, and procedures.
- Facilitates risk analysis with line organizations, guides the identification of mitigation plans, and conducts risk assessments.
- Proactively monitors existing risks and mitigations through periodic risk assessment activities.
- Manages the improvement of the operational and enterprise risk registers.
- Creates and manages partnerships with interfacing teams such as Quality Assurance, Strategic Management, Operations, and Internal Audit to ensure inputs and outputs are defined.
- Supervises and leads a team of professionals to steward the program, including all HR actions such as hiring, training, promotions, performance and merit reviews, discipline and terminations. Acts as mentor for staff to ensure current functional knowledge. Ensures department provides sufficient staffing and excellent service to department customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
We Are Looking For:
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Law or related field with 10+ years of prior relevant experience in Project/Program Management, Risk Management or Auditing. Professional Risk Manager certification or other appropriate certifications a plus.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem-solving aptitude.
- Exceptional analytical and project management skills, including ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while multitasking.
- Familiarity with risk analysis and/or risk management techniques.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management systems.
- Contributes effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab and FRA requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here:
Fermilab and FRA requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here:
https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf
If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
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