Senior Risk Analyst

JOB TITLE: Senior Risk Analyst

AGENCY: Irvine Ranch Water District

LOCATION: Irvine, CA

FILING DEADLINE:  August 15, 2025

SALARY RANGE:  $8,926.29 - $12,833.00 / Month

THE POSITION

The Irvine Ranch Water District is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Risk Analyst who is collaborative, communicative, a problem solver, detail oriented, and has a solid understanding of legal and compliance procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of risk management principles and practices. This position is responsible for leading and executing a wide range of complex analytical and technical tasks within the core areas of risk management. Key responsibilities include managing workers’ compensation and liability claims, evaluating insurance requirements, overseeing litigation processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The role also involves conducting research, audits, data analysis, and monitoring risk management programs and risk-related matters for the District. In addition to the Human Resources Director, employees in this classification are subject to on-call duties, which may include rotating duty schedules, weekends, and 24-hour emergency call-outs with little or no notice.

Essential Duties

• Oversee and administer insurance programs and audits. Primarily responsible for directing the purchase, renewal, and maintenance of general liability, property, crime, fiduciary, pollution, drone, cyber, workers’ compensation, and other insurance programs for the District.
• Conduct periodic risk analyses and assign insurance requirements to contractors and vendors to ensure adequate risk transfer and protection for the District against liability.
• Investigate and respond to claims against the District, including property, general liability, auto, and personal injury; assign cases and claims to appropriate legal counsel when required; provide legal/court documents as needed; process applicable claims payments efficiently; represent the District in insurance/claim settlement matters.
• Work with the District’s third-party claims administrators to recover damages on behalf of the District; file claims with insurance companies and against individuals; prepare cases for small claims court; perform damage and liability assessments.
• Respond to District-related incidents when appropriate; establish contact with affected parties, coordinate required customer repairs with third-party administrator(s) and restoration companies when needed.
• Evaluate, develop, and manage key professional relationships with District insurance providers, brokers, attorneys, third-party administrators, restoration providers, and other professionals.
• Prepare and present regular risk management status reports to update District management, Board of Directors, and associated committees regarding active and resolved claims issues.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public agency risk management; research emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to District needs.
• Provide support to departments for professional services contract evaluation and processing responsibilities related to insurance and the procurement of Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Manage, evaluate, and prepare other agreements; ensure that required indemnifications are maintained for all District non-vendor agreements.
• Promote safety as a key element of the District’s Values, comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

THE COMMUNITY

Serving several communities in central Orange County, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) encompasses approximately 181 square miles. IRWD extends from the Pacific Coast to the foothills, with elevations ranging from sea level to 3,200 feet. Orange County is a semi-arid region with a mild climate and an average annual rainfall of 12 to 13 inches. With a population over 3 million, Orange County is the third largest county in California and one of the largest in the United States. Orange County is known for its numerous tourist attractions, cultural opportunities, Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches, and large wilderness and natural areas. The County is a leading California business center and home to some of the nation’s leading companies in the biotechnical, medical, electronic, computer, information, video gaming, cosmetic, clothing, finance, and other fields.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IRWD-Senior-Risk-Analyst-1.pdf

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/IRWD-Sr-Risk-Analyst/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as the size of past organization(s).

For additional information, please contact:

Chelsea Freeman: chelsea_freeman@ajg.com

Lady Hernandez: lady_hernandezmorales@ajg.com

Website: https://koffassociates.com/

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