Description

Provides advice on other risk/insurance issues that arise

Works with WSSC Water team to determine best way to generate reports of claims information from two systems to enable actuarial review to establish appropriate reserve levels

Leads regular cross-departmental team to follow-up on grant issues

Advises the CFO on finance-related issues involving new system implementations/enhancements

Develops, monitors and analyzes performance metrics

Engages in financial strategic planning and tactical day-to-day actions with emphasis on strategic business management policy making changes to improve financial services provided to operating departments and other stakeholders

Delivers work involving complex and sensitive policy, labor relations, and personnel matters referred by the CFO

Provides financial management advisory services including research, analysis, and the development of options/recommendations to CFO on major technical financial matters of Commission-wide significance

Advises on the filing of property and casualty claims with the General Counsel’s Office

Researches and identifies grant opportunities; assures applications are correct and filled timely

Monitors claims activity and reviews claims reserves for appropriateness

Solicits bids from brokers for insurance coverage and respond to questions and provide input for evaluation of responses

Evaluates appropriateness of alternative financing mechanisms such as partial or full self-funding and recommend retention levels and stop loss limits, etc.

Makes recommendations for insurance coverage, purchase, and cost

Coordinates discussions with cross-department managers to ensure timely recording and reconciliation of grants receivable, timely filing, and receipt of the reimbursement requests

Develops solicitations for actuarial services and respond to questions from bidders and prospective bidders and develop criteria and process for evaluating proposals

Provides advice related to requirements for certificates of insurance on contracts and agreements

Works closely with consultants on fee analyses and rate studies

Serve as a point of contact with state and Federal agencies on grant and loan opportunities and administration of existing grant and loan programs

Performs cost saving/efficiency reviews to identify opportunities for improvements and lead teams in implementing recommendations

Supervises internal control reviews, collaborates with teams on implementation plans and monitor progress

Monitors contracting progress, change orders and relevant communication with grantors to increase budget authority

Collaborates with senior leadership and management within the Commission and other external senior financial manager stakeholders related to the programs or high-level special projects

Coordinates with department managers to submit contracts for Board of Public Works or other grantor agencies’ approval

Plans, develops and reviews the WSSC Water risk administration and loss control programs and policies

Administers and ensures state compliance of WSSC Water’s insurance program with applicable laws and regulations

Coordinates policies, bids, and renewals related to WSSC Water’s insurance programs

Requirements

Exceptional skills in leadership

Ability to analyze financial information and prepare complex financial and administrative reports

Thorough knowledge of modern management principles and practices

Comprehensive knowledge of research techniques, methods and procedures

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of public finance and public administration

Strong organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking skills

Ability to make effective group presentations

Ability to manage external consultants and evaluate their performance against contract requirements

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism

Strong financial skills including quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

Excellent relationship building and internal financial consulting skills

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Knowledge of current best practices in financial planning, research and analysis

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of analytical review, including problem definition, setting evaluation criteria and analysis of alternatives

Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with staff and internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels in a fast-paced environment

Ability to analyze, interpret and report research findings and make recommendations

Ability to perform financial assessments and translate issues into appropriate recommendations

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Gains knowledge about operational structure to enable contact with team members to complete insurance applications

Benefits

Insurance/Finance Risk Management Program –

Grants Program –

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance