Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV), established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.

We are seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support the Port of Stockton, CA (West Washington Street; Stockton, California, 95203). Under general direction and within the framework of Port policies, procedures and objectives, the Risk Management Specialist will participate in the development, implementation, and administration of a Port-wide risk management program. Such activities include but are not limited to loss prevention, risk assessment, insurance, and policy and procedure development; coordinates with Port departments to help identify and minimize risk issues and avoid losses.

Responsibilities are but not limited to;

• Assists with facilitating the identification of risks throughout the organization, through effective partnerships with internal stakeholders to develop, report, and monitor formats of risk management issues; develops methodologies for the assessment of risk throughout the organization.
• Identifies, monitors, and analyzes insured and uninsured risks and makes recommendations on appropriate types and levels of insurance.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (federal, state and local) of risk management programs; assists with development and implementation of needed risk management programs including but not limited to risk transfer, corporate insurance programs, 1st and 3rd party claims management, and recovery claims management.
• Establishes and maintains risk exposure monitoring and reporting. Tracks and compiles the monitoring, analysis and reporting of financial risk exposures, including claims trending, loss runs and various department statistical reports.
• Conducts reviews of Port contracts to assess risk exposure; formulates, recommends, and implements insurance requirements and the ongoing compliance of such.
• Serves as a subject matter expert to staff regarding their risk and liability needs; responds to or appropriately refers questions to management regarding insurance programs.
• Ensures and monitors compliance of insurance requirements; ensuring all certificates for insurance required by Port contracts are current; may include identification/ implementation of software or other tools to assist in these efforts.
• Develops and completes various organization risk assessments, using identified and adopted risk matrix and methodology, including such as but not limited to the ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard.
• Maintains a high-level understanding of claims management related-state regulations, federal statutes and Port Tariff requirements.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFP)/Request for Quotations (RFQ) and understands governmental procurement processes and requirements.
• Coordinates insurance renewal process which includes includes obtaining, revising and/or updating underwriting data (property, equipment, and marine values), financials, compiling data and providing to broker(s) of record.
• Submits property and casualty claims (liability, property, bodily injury, etc.) to the Port’s insurance carriers and/or adjustors; manages claims and works collaboratively with supervisor, independent adjustors, carriers and brokers to resolve claims. Consults with management and, when assigned, legal counsel to determine proper actions regarding claims.
• Maintains up-to-date schedule of insurance coverage spreadsheet and distributes to management staff when applicable.
• Ensures Statement of Values is maintained and current; works with internal staff on collection of current information on set frequency; ensures property valuations are conducted and maintained based on strategic and budgeted timeframes and schedules.
• Develops, prepares and/or maintains various reports, spreadsheets and records; maintains Risk Management records and ensures compliance with records retention as required by law and/or Port policies.
• Provides professional assistance with annual insurer audits.
• Modifies and develops processes to enhance department’s operational efficiencies.
• Assists with development of risk management and mitigation policies and training programs for Port employees and conducts such training.
• Stays current on risk management and insurance industry practices applicable to the Port, developments and trends through continuous learning opportunities and participation in insurance/risk management organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (regionally accredited, non-profit institution preferred) in public or business administration, insurance, risk management, occupational safety, or another related field
• A minimum of three (3) years performing complex and highly responsible para-professional and professional level work in risk management or insurance related industry.

Required Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and be insurable under the Port’s liability policy or provide other insurance acceptable to the Port.
• CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
• Must pass a background investigation
• Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation preferred, required within one (1) year of hire.

With Knowledge of…

• Extensive knowledge of operational, insurance, and financial business, risk management concepts and terminology, planning or operations including: claims management, property & casualty insurance, contractual insurance requirements/certificates of insurance, loss prevention programs, risk assessments and key risk indicators
• Experience exercising good judgement, diplomacy and tact when completing assignments with people
• Principles, practices, and techniques of effective leadership to promote positive internal working relationships by cultivating trust and integrity, respect, accountability, and professionalism
• Principles, practices, and techniques involved in effective collaboration and communication to build and foster a strong team environment
• Creating change in an organization
• Statistical methods, risk management techniques and practices, knowledge of self-insured and fully insured programs, various types of insurance, bonds, property and/or casualty claims management, knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing commercial insurance
• Has history of creating effective, dynamic, proactive risk solutions
• Experience implementing both insurance and non-insurance related business risk solutions
• Experience writing, preparing and presenting analytical reports; proficiency in the use of databases, data research and report writing
• Effective safety principles and practices
• Standard office procedures and decorum
• Knowledge of port risk management preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Application of risk management, risk mitigation, and insurance technical concepts, principles, and procedures
• Must have the ability to become thoroughly knowledgeable about the Port of Stockton’s facilities and services within a reasonable period of time.
• Promote organizational effectiveness, continuous improvement, and development; serve as a change agent within the organization.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills; detail oriented and creative
• Ability to handle multiple tasks from inception to completion, work under deadlines, with ability to set priorities and be self-motivated, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment in making decisions and recommendations within general policy guidelines
• Effective interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; successfully work with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, tact, and fairness.
• Professional, dynamic, energetic, positive outlook with “can-do” attitude, self-starter with ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, diplomacy
• Effectively apply problem solving skills to identify issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, develop appropriate solutions, and take decisive action to resolve disputes and issues.
• Appropriately handle confidential matters with discretion
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Analyze and recommend policy and procedure additions or changes
• Ability to effectively speak with Port staff, internal and external stakeholders and public; comfortable and proficient in public speaking and providing presentations
• Exceptional English writing and verbal skills
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills to make appropriate recommendations and decisions.
• Research methods and analysis techniques; ability to perform research, evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, notes, correspondence and other written materials and to review, revise and edit materials
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply Port policies and procedures and state/federal laws

Salary range: $91,560-121,580

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.