Risk and Insurance Manager

LLNL•Livermore, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an opening for a Risk and Insurance Manager for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in the Staff Relations Division under the Director’s Office. This role will provide extensive specialized knowledge and expertise and will serve as a consultant for all aspects of risk management for the Laboratory, in the functional areas of loss control, safety, loss prevention, training, claims mitigation/claims management with an emphasis in workers compensation, and insurance. The selected candidate will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and effectiveness of a comprehensive Risk Management Program across the Laboratory, linking plans with LLNL’s organizational mission as well as leadership goals and objectives. Risk Management programs will be directed to the identification, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives to reduce risk, prevent and control exposures arising from operations and activities. The selected candidate will coordinate with other functional areas in responding to crisis situations and adverse outcomes; create, apply, and monitor facility level safety programs such as disaster recovery, emergency evacuation, fire safety, etc.; develop and implement a strategic plan for the management of the Workers’ Compensation/Employee Injury program and claims; plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. The successful candidate must maintain the utmost integrity, professionalism, and strict confidentiality at all times. This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Expert knowledge and extensive experience in managing an enterprise workers’ compensation program and managing complex corporate insurance renewals and broker/carrier negotiations.
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and claims handling across multiple lines.
Expert knowledge, understanding, and extensive experience in risk management and application of risk management principles for diverse, significant, and unique situations.
Expert knowledge and understanding of legal principles of tort with experience applying in a variety of situations.
Significant experience applying related applicable federal/state laws.
Strong and effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence and advise executives across functional lines.
Advanced communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with parties who may have different and/or conflicting interests and interpretations.
Superior skills in conflict resolution and meeting facilitation.
Experience and success in developing training modules and presenting information to large groups of diverse audiences.
Experience in project management, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven statistical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of various software applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience working with management in a partnership environment

Nice To Haves

MBA or other post graduate degree desirable
Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or other related professional designations desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, manage, oversee and drive Laboratory-wide loss control initiatives to develop Laboratory safety culture and awareness and to decrease claim costs and frequency, ensuring strategic deliverables and actions that enable the business requirement of the Laboratory.
Responsible for overall management and administration of all Laboratory insurance claims, including worker's compensation, general liability, and auto liability claims.
Analyze loss control trends and provide strategic guidance to management for implementing specific solutions and programs.
Provide required annual reports to the Livermore Site Office Contractor Officer.
Develop and deliver training modules to support safety and risk management initiatives.
Lead, plan, manage and oversee the complete renewal process for corporate insurance policies that may include worker's compensation, general liability, foreign package, auto, employment practices, directors & officers, and errors & omissions.
Participate in Return to Work and Illness and Injury Prevention Programs to provide the workers’ compensation program perspective.
Serve as a consultant providing strategic guidance to stakeholders including the Deputy Director, PAD for Operations and Business, General Counsel, Prime Contract Manager, and the NNSA Site Office Contracting Officers.
Serve as a project leader on significant programs/projects.
Responsible for Contract 44 requirements concerning insurance programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.