OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Management professional to identify and assess risks that could impact the State's procurements, projects, transactions, reputation, and compliance. This will collaborate closely with risk management personnel and government executives to develop strategies and practices that mitigate risk in projects and procurements. This full-time position pays $­­­­84.21/hr, and is located in Providence, RI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in development of processes, policies and procedures.


• Assist in claims handling and process development


• Identify and evaluate potential risks and vulnerabilities in contracts, procurements, projects, and leases.


• Collaborate with risk management teams and executives to create and implement action plans aimed at reducing risk factors.


• Gather and analyze multisource information to assess risk exposure of vendors.


• Manage and review the State's policies to ensure comprehensive coverage.


• Conduct risk evaluations and adjust current operational methods to mitigate risk.


• Evaluate procurements to identify insurance procurement requirements.


• Evaluate alternative forms of insurance/indemnification and provide feedback.


• Act as an auditor to assess procurements, scopes of work, leases, and departmental requests.


• Communicate recommendations effectively to employees regarding risk management strategies.


• Provide insurance policy coverage analysis.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of risk management policies and industry best practices.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.


• CPCU or CRM


• Excellent mathematical, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for report preparation and policy formulation.


• Ability to multitask and be flexible


• Highly motivated

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment  

· Health Savings Account

· Pet insurance.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

· Short and Long Term Disability.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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