SR STAFF ANALYST - Risk Management
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SR STAFF ANALYST - Risk Management
Salary
$3,220.00 - $4,451.00 Biweekly
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
38300
Department
Houston Airport System
Opening Date
02/27/2026
Closing Date
3/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/ Section: Infrastructure Division-Project Quality Controls
Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm *subject to change
PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the life cycle of the infrastructure assets at the Houston Airport System (HAS) and ensure the on-time delivery of capital renewal projects. The Infrastructure Division supports the safe, secure, efficient, operation and the five-star service of the three HAS airports. This support is done through effective asset management, project controls, design management, project management, construction management, and commissioning.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Senior Staff Analyst, reporting to the Division Manager, Infrastructure Quality Controls, and situated within the Houston Airports (HAS) Infrastructure Division's Project Controls business unit, is primarily responsible for integrating a robust Safety Risk Management (SRM) program across all HAS Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This position holds a pivotal role in the strategic oversight and risk management of the Houston Airports' diverse capital projects portfolio. The core function is to establish comprehensive processes, programs, and best practices designed to effectively identify, prevent, mitigate, and minimize operational and financial risks, thereby safeguarding airport assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency and financial integrity. Leveraging extensive experience in maintaining and updating the risk register, the Senior Staff Analyst will provide precise categorization, rigorous prioritization, and clear assignment of risk ownership for all identified hazards. Furthermore, this position will help to implement risk reporting, communication, and consultation.
"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."
The SR STAFF ANALYST responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Investigates and makes recommendations for addressing risk issues of medium to high complexity and/or sensitivity.
Assigned management responsibilities on a limited basis for certain functions, units or programs. May also function as a lead.
Compiles data, produces information and interprets results through conclusion or recommendation formulation. Develops reports, special documents or publications as assigned.
Completes special projects as assigned, working on a wide variety of Financial, Administrative, Professional, Management and Community issues and problems of medium to high complexity.
Negotiates solutions for problems of medium to high complexity as assigned by supervisor.
Participates in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc.
Develop and execute comprehensive Construction Risk Management frameworks, Encompassing Plans, Procedures, and Reporting Structures.
Ensure rigorous adherence to organizational standards, contractual obligations, and pertinent regulatory or funding agency guidelines.
Ability to assess terminal buildings and landside/airside projects, identifying risks and deficiencies in MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), structural, vegetation, and pavement systems.
Establish and maintain the project's central risk register, incorporating specialized construction-specific risk categories.
Leads risk identification workshops with Design teams, Construction Managers, Contractors, and Stakeholders.
Drive collaborative efforts with project and construction teams to plan robust mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and risk response protocols.
Provide continuous oversight of risk triggers, emerging threats, and evolving field conditions throughout the construction lifecycle.
Maintains and updates the risk register regularly and ensure risks are accurately categorized, prioritized, and assigned to responsible parties.
Recommends improvements to risk management tools, templates, and processes.
Conducts reviews of contractor's schedules, phasing plans, and logistics plans to identify potential risk exposures.
Responsible for the regular maintenance and updating of the risk register, ensuring precise categorization, prioritization, and clear assignment of risk ownership.
Provides training and guidance to project staff on construction risk management best practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of Professional Administrative, Financial or Analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
PREFERENCES
The Senior Staff Analyst should have experience with large scale infrastructure Capital programs, Aviation or Airport Infrastructure projects.
Have knowledge and experience working in a CFR Part 139 Airport setting.
Strong understanding of Construction processes, Contract Structures, and Project Delivery Methods (CMAR, DBB, DB).
Proficiency with Risk Analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, P6, PERT, SWOT analysis, Risk breakdown structure, Root cause analysis, etc.).
Ability to perform inspection in the landside, and terminal/building projects such as an airport terminal and hangars, which requires the ability to recognize risks and deficiencies in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, vegetation, structural and/or pavement
PMI RMP (Risk Management Professional) or related certification
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Experience with FAA related risk management processes
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade 28
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1)Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=EDWLV_sJFoM
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions
Yes
No
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Are you a Houston Airport System employee
Yes
No
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What is the highest level of education you have completed
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
No degree
04
Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
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How many years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience do you have
Less than 3 years
3 years to 5 years
5 years to 7 years
7 years to 9 years
9 years or more
No experience
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Describe your experience managing construction risk for a large Airport Capital Improvement program in a CFR Part 139 environment. (If No experience, please enter N/A)
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Please indicate which certification(s) you currently hold:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Other PMI Certification
None of above
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How many years of experience do you have utilizing CMAR, Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build
Less than 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 years or more
No experience
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Based on the verifiable years selected on Q#8, for each project delivery method (CMAR, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build), please describe on How have you applied your knowledge and the company name(s) where you obtained relevant experience (If No experience, please enter N/A)
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Please select the software used to manage a significant project risk and the outcome.
Primavera Risk Analysis
Primavera P6
Risk Breakdown Structure
Other
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Please describe a time you used Primavera Risk Analysis, P6, or a Risk Breakdown Structure to manage a significant project risk, and the outcome. (If No experience, please enter N/A)
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Provide an example of an MEP or structural risk identified during an inspection and the process you followed to address it.
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Do you have experience with FAA related risk management processes
Yes
No
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Do you have a RMP or PMP certification.
Yes
No
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Using your RMP or PMP certification, how would you develop a comprehensive risk register for a new terminal expansion project
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Do you have experience maintaining and updating the risk register, which involves precise categorization, prioritization, and clear assignment of risk ownership
Yes
No
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If you answer Yes to Q#16, briefly describe an example and provide the company's name.
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Describe a significant risk or deficiency you identified during a complex project inspection. How did you assess the potential impact, communicate the issue to stakeholders, and what was the outcome
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How do you lead a multi-disciplinary risk identification workshop with diverse stakeholders (design, construction, contractors)
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Describe a time you used data analysis to identify a high-impact risk and successfully influence senior leadership's decision to act.
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Give an example of how you've navigated diverse stakeholder interests to build a proactive risk mitigation strategy. What was your collaborative process, and what were the results
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Describe your experience assessing safety risks in airport infrastructure, focusing on MEP, structural, vegetation, and pavement systems across terminal, landside, and airside areas
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Have you personally conducted formal Safety Risk Assessments for MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) works
Yes
No
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Share an example of a challenging project you've managed that involved a variety of different types of problems (financial, administrative, management, community issues, etc.). How did you prioritize and handle these diverse demands to ensure the project's success
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