Risk Analyst (management Analyst Ii)

Job Announcement

Under general direction assists Risk Manager in tracking all insurance policies held by the County. Supports timely policy renewals by preparing applications and supplying other documentation requested by insurance brokers and underwriters. Ensure third-party compliance with County risk management and insurance contract requirements and Certificate of Insurance management. Obtains documents, reports and other materials from various sources to comply with existing policy requirements. Analyzes exposure and policy data and inputs same into various computer databases. Compiles data for annual report. Supports other goals of the Risk Management division to minimize the total cost of risk through the timely processing of premium invoices, distribution of insurance-related materials, and prompt response to routine documentation and information requests. Interacts with other County agencies to provide and gather information, organize data, and provide customer service.

Functional areas: Risk Management, Insurance Industry, Financial and/or Compliance Management

Note: Salary offer will not exceed the midpoint of the salary range of $83,591.66. Thank you.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Performs a wide-range of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organizational unit including analysis and project management;
• May supervise administrative and paraprofessional staff;
• Performs a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes;
• Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on programs and services for both county agencies and community organizations;
• Assists with developing and conducting special studies and research initiatives, by designing survey instruments, gathering data and information from department staff, developing data analysis tools, conducting statistical analyses, initiating literature reviews, etc.;
• Conducts analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data in order to track and monitor various business process indicators;
• Serves as the point-person and liaison within the department and with central county
• departments regarding a designated program and functional areas of responsibility;
• Prepares reports and presentations of analysis and findings.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g., personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
• Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems;
• Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data;
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
• Ability to train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to the assigned functional area; plus two years of professional work experience within the functional area.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer. Applicants and employees within these select positions must demonstrate financial responsibility in personal finances as a condition of employment.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field
• At least two years of risk management experience.
• Experience with risk management for a self-insured organization.
• Experience with and advanced skills using MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and access to include the ability to perform advanced statistical analysis.
• Presentation skills, including public speaking and presentation creation using PowerPoint or a similar program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience with preparing reports for management and external customers.
• Experience performing multiple assignments with attention to detail.
• Experience with and proficient in Fairfax County Unified System (FOCUS) and a Risk Management Information System (RIMS).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary (75%) in nature, however, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driving equipment; lift up to 15lbs; and stand, bend or stoop as job duties require. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.