Risk Analyst

Job description

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Risk Analyst to join our Project Controls team in Washington, DC. Your Impact: The Risk Analyst supports the delivery of project risk and commercial management services as part of the Project Controls team. Working under the direction of a Risk Manager or Project Controls Lead, the role focuses on maintaining risk registers, supporting qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and helping integrate risk outcomes with cost, schedule, and commercial controls. This is an early‑career position suited to individuals developing foundational experience in project risk management, commercial awareness, and data-driven project controls on infrastructure, energy, and major capital programs. Key Responsibilities: - Support the development, maintenance, and quality control of project risk and opportunity registers, ensuring clear cause–event–impact structure and appropriate ownership. - Assist in risk identification workshops, risk review meetings, and follow‑up actions, including preparation of agendas, materials, and summary outputs. - Track risk response actions and support Risk Managers in monitoring mitigation effectiveness and close‑out status. - Suppo...