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Risk Manager

ARES Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Merritt Island
Apr 15, 2026
Join our team in support of NASA on the Kennedy Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX) Support Services Contract Three (KLXS III) contract. Under this contract, ARES provides engineering and technical services, program and business management support services and administrative support services to the EGS Program. The contract also includes support for ground systems and spaceflight systems planning and design; project management and integration; operations integration and analysis; technical requirements development, management, and compliance; cost, risk, information, and configuration management; and schedule integration and analysis. Position Summary: Risk Manager Ideal candidate will be a key member of our risk management team for the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The risk manager will perform risk identification, risk mitigation plan development, track risk mitigation progress, and produce risk reports. Requires technical knowledge along with experience in risk management analysis using risk repository/database software and the MS Office suite. The employee will work closely with the EGS Program Risk Manager, Project Managers, and Systems Engineers. Key Responsibilities Provide element support and guidance to identify risks, develop risk mitigation plans, and track risk mitigation progress. Document risk information such as risk statement, context, mitigation plan, and risk score using risk repository/database software. Facilitate risk review forums, develop presentations, and track actions in support of risk reviews. Advise leads and managers when to report risks to the next higher organizational level. Create risk reports and prepare risk status presentations for risk reviews. Desired Skills/Abilities/Certifications: Preferred experience using risk repository/database software, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel. Technical background, preferably in the aerospace industry. Detailed understanding of the Program/Project Lifecycle and Systems Engineering Lifecycle. Experience working in matrixed organizations. Education Bachelor of Science preferred ARES Benefits: ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA/FSA Accounts Life & Disability Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off & Holidays ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).