Senior Manager, Risk Management & Analysis

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Senior Manager, Risk Management & Analysis:

The Sr. Manager for Security Risk Management & Analysis is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive physical security risk management frameworks. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills for applying best-practice methodologies for threat and risk assessments and mitigations to safeguard people, assets, and operations.  This role will provide critical collaboration with physical security operations, business management, org-wide Risk Management, emergency response planning, intelligence, and other security operational planning efforts.  This role will help ensure an effective, scalable, and resilient security program. 

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with a strong background in public and/or private sector security experience and strategic program development. 

A strong sense of Mission is a must. This role requires a keen ability to manage complexity in a high-stake, high-standards environment.  This individual will work closely with Security leadership and cross-functional partners across the organization.  This role will report to the Sr. Director for Physical Security, Business Management, and Risk.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management & Assessment 

• Develop and maintain a physical security risk assessment framework tailored to organizational needs and industry best practices. 
• Analyze available incident data, and environmental factors to forecast and evaluate risks. 
• Provide risk-based recommendations to leadership and operational teams. 
• Interface with LA28 org-wide Risk Management effort. 

 Methodology & Strategy Development 

• Create and refine methodologies for identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing security risks. 
• Develop actionable mitigation strategies and frameworks to address identified threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Standardize assessment tools, reporting templates, and metrics to ensure consistency and comparability. 

 Vendor/Supplier Contracts, Risk Analysis & Support 

• Define performance benchmarks, KPIs, and staffing capacity analysis and any due-diligence efforts – before and during vendor selections. 

 Collaboration & Advisory 

• Provide briefings on emerging risks, vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.  
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security considerations into broader organizational planning. 
• Build strong partnerships internal and external to the organization. 

 Reporting & Communication 

• Prepare detailed written reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries for leadership. 
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights in a clear and actionable manner. 
• Develop metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness and risk reduction.

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in public and/or private sector safety & security (and ideally both preferred) involving security risk management and mitigation strategies.

• Experience in standing-up new capabilities based on best-practice and applying proven techniques. 

• Experience applying structured risk assessment/risk management methodologies (in a government or private sector security context) 

• Proven experience in developing user-friendly frameworks and approaches for assessing complex information. 

• Experience working in fast-paced environments. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required. 

• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. 

• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Expectations:

• The right person for this role will be able to navigate through complex or ambiguous situations, while embracing and applying: 
• Timeliness and Flexibility 
• Passion for problem-solving 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be flexible while able to apply structure. 
• Ability to scale-up functionality quickly in a start-up environment. 
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration. 
• And a strong focus on finding solutions

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000-$140,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.