DC Department of Human Resources
Program Specialist (Insurance)
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Job Summary This position is located in the Captive Insurance Division of the District of Columbia Office of Risk Management (ORM). ORM provides comprehensive risk management services to District government agencies, with the goal of minimizing the total cost of risk and enhancing the delivery of public services. The agency is responsible for managing the District’s public sector workers’ compensation program, occupational safety and health program, and claims for unliquidated damages, as well as overseeing the District’s insurance and risk financing strategies through its Captive Insurance Company. As a Program Specialist (Insurance), the incumbent plays a critical role in supporting the Captive Insurance Division by conducting risk identification, quantification, and assessment; performing underwriting and exposure analysis; and supporting risk transfer strategies. The specialist is responsible for analyzing loss trends, reviewing contracts for insurance implications, evaluating and comparing coverage across major lines of commercial insurance, and assisting with the placement of appropriate insurance coverage. This position directly supports the District’s efforts to protect its assets, manage financial exposure, and ensure continuity of operations through effective insurance and risk financing solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides continued support in the development, implementation, and management of ORM’s captive insurance program.
Identifies, determines, and analyzes risk, and continuously monitors and reports emerging risk activities.
Manages and reviews contracts to determine risk/ insurance coverage requirements and assure compliance.
Provides assistance with exposure/loss collection and quantification. Monitors and reports emerging risk activity.
Determines training and assist with training needs of team, agencies, and contractors/vendors.
Partners with internal agencies to deliver quality customer service and continue to build on existing broker and carrier relationships to best manage the District’s insurance programs.
Qualifications and Education To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience includes professional work involving risk identification, assessment, and underwriting; exposure and loss analysis; insurance coverage evaluation and placement; and contract review for insurance compliance, particularly in support of public sector insurance programs and risk financing strategies.
Working Conditions / Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting but may occasionally involve investigative activity outside of an office setting.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday.
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Term Appointment: Not-To-Exceed (NTE) 13 months.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-12
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed Security-Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
this position will remain open until filled.
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Program Specialist (Insurance)
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DC Department of Human Resources
Job Summary This position is located in the Captive Insurance Division of the District of Columbia Office of Risk Management (ORM). ORM provides comprehensive risk management services to District government agencies, with the goal of minimizing the total cost of risk and enhancing the delivery of public services. The agency is responsible for managing the District’s public sector workers’ compensation program, occupational safety and health program, and claims for unliquidated damages, as well as overseeing the District’s insurance and risk financing strategies through its Captive Insurance Company. As a Program Specialist (Insurance), the incumbent plays a critical role in supporting the Captive Insurance Division by conducting risk identification, quantification, and assessment; performing underwriting and exposure analysis; and supporting risk transfer strategies. The specialist is responsible for analyzing loss trends, reviewing contracts for insurance implications, evaluating and comparing coverage across major lines of commercial insurance, and assisting with the placement of appropriate insurance coverage. This position directly supports the District’s efforts to protect its assets, manage financial exposure, and ensure continuity of operations through effective insurance and risk financing solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides continued support in the development, implementation, and management of ORM’s captive insurance program.
Identifies, determines, and analyzes risk, and continuously monitors and reports emerging risk activities.
Manages and reviews contracts to determine risk/ insurance coverage requirements and assure compliance.
Provides assistance with exposure/loss collection and quantification. Monitors and reports emerging risk activity.
Determines training and assist with training needs of team, agencies, and contractors/vendors.
Partners with internal agencies to deliver quality customer service and continue to build on existing broker and carrier relationships to best manage the District’s insurance programs.
Qualifications and Education To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience includes professional work involving risk identification, assessment, and underwriting; exposure and loss analysis; insurance coverage evaluation and placement; and contract review for insurance compliance, particularly in support of public sector insurance programs and risk financing strategies.
Working Conditions / Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting but may occasionally involve investigative activity outside of an office setting.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday.
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Term Appointment: Not-To-Exceed (NTE) 13 months.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-12
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed Security-Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
this position will remain open until filled.
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