Risk Analyst

Metro DC Area

As a Consultant at Padrón you act as a trusted advisor to our clients day in and day out. You have the opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, our partners, and our clients to ideate, initiate, and complete tasks, projects, and initiatives. You work on mission-oriented projects, during which we want you to bring forward actionable insights, solve complex problems, and thrive on delivering meaningful solutions.

What we are looking for:
As a Critical Infrastructure Analyst, you will be an integral part of a specialized team that supports critical infrastructure assessment projects. You will leverage advanced sector-specific knowledge (e.g., energy, communications) and specialized supercomputing resources to conduct detailed analyses, develop recommendations, and create tools for enhancing critical infrastructure resilience. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary research, supporting data collection through facilitated discussions with stakeholders, performing dependency and interdependency analyses, and contributing to the development of draft and final assessment reports. Additionally, you will assist in the implementation of resilience enhancement options identified during the assessment process, including workshops, technical reports, and data integration.

What you will do as a Critical Infrastructure Analyst:

  • Conduct sector-specific infrastructure analyses for assessment projects, leveraging supercomputing resources for specialized assessments.

  • Develop background packages to inform data collection and partner selection for projects.

  • Support facilitated discussions with private sector, local, state, and federal stakeholders to gather data inputs.

  • Contribute to the development of resiliency assessment reports, including technical editing, graphics, and change management.

  • Assist in implementing resilience enhancement options through workshops, training, and progress tracking.

Qualifications: 

  • U.S. citizenship required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Engineering, Computer Science, or Environmental Science. Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant areas are preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in critical infrastructure sectors, with a focus on resilience assessments, disaster recovery, or risk analysis. Experience working with federal agencies or within the DHS space is highly desirable.

  • Proficiency in data analysis and modeling, and sector-specific analysis tools.

  • Strong capability to conduct detailed assessments and develop actionable recommendations, with a proven track record of contributing to the development of complex reports and technical documents.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector partners, and community organizations.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, including coordinating with various levels of government and private sector partners.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on resilience enhancement and the ability to develop and implement solutions in response to identified risks and vulnerabilities.

  • Experience in managing or supporting multiple projects simultaneously, including the ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Who we are:
Padrón is an 8(a) Small Business and provides management consulting services across the national security enterprise and the private sector.  Our highest priority is partnering with our clients to deliver innovative and impactful solutions with a mission focused perspective. Our team has experience supporting high visibility projects within the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Trade Associations, and Fortune 50 companies.  Padrón has extensive experience across multiple government agencies and administrations. From concept to delivery, Padrón has directed large projects resulting in measurable value for our clients.

 

Qualified candidates should submit the form below and send a resume to recruiting@padronusa.com.