Risk Analyst (H1B4Xx)

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NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

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The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.

DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support the state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.

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We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

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This position provides program management for the self-insured liability program for the state, which includes; oversight of the state insurance broker, negotiates settlement of liability claims and lawsuits, authorizes payments for losses and services, manages outside counsel contracts, their assignments and expenses, monitors Medicare compliance reporting, manages collections of fees/costs owed to State, and provides risk management and insurance consulting services to all members of the Risk Management Liability Pool. There are operational duties associated with these programs performed by other positions in Risk Management that are not under the direct supervision of this position, however this position provides the leadership and much of the direction of these duties.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Liability Lawsuit Program Management: Functions as the staff authority to manage statewide self-insured liability program. Program management includes: 1) Analysis of loss exposure for each lawsuit/case. 2) Establishment of legal and indemnity claim reserve amounts; 3) Direction of investigating and legal activities by outside legal counsel; 4) Approval of settlements negotiated by internal (Office of the Attorney General) and external (outside counsel contracts) legal counsel; 5) Authorization of payment documents for liability claims and for outside council contracts with Risk; 6) Development of outside counsel performance standards, monitor contract performance and monthly expenses; 7) Representation of the state at lawsuit mediations or settlements; 8) Preparation of reports for management detailing loss trends, financial impact of losses, monthly status of legal counsel activities and evaluation of lawsuit/cases costs; 9) Administer processes for reporting compliance with Medicare 111 Act of 2007 (MMSEA); 10) Provide oversight and manage collection processes with external collections agency for costs/fees owed to the State; 11) Communicate with managers in other state departments to provide loss information and claim updates as needed, 12) Assist Risk Manager with information requested related to previous claims or processes over the past decade. Provides direction to administrative support staff for activities connected to the administration of the program.
General Risk Management and Insurance Consulting Services: 1) Manage the contracted insurance broker in support of Statewide insurance. 2) Support SORM member Departments and IHEs with individual insurance needs, including working with the contracted broker for specific policies, and assisting to procure new policies to meet unique needs. 3) Communicate daily with officials in state departments regarding application of state laws to exposure scenarios, coverage's available via state liability insurance policies and similar issues. 4) Coordinate with contracted broker, and collect data from Agencies, for the annual insurance renewal for all programs. 5) Manage annual contract renewals for SORM, coordinate with State Purchasing, utilize CORE system to create initial renewal request and confirm annual contract payments through Accounting. Other duties as assigned.
Unemployment Insurance Contract Management & other duties as assigned: 1) Discuss any issues with Account Executive when coordinating with Departments and agencies. 2) Analyze quarterly reports to offer suggestions in cost-saving measures. 3) Analyze unemployment processes for efficiency and effectiveness between State, Unemployment Third-Party Administrator (TPA) and Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment. 4) Maintain communications between Departments and TPA regarding processes, training and reporting mechanisms.

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1B4XXADMINISTRATOR IV
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
At least eight (8) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
OR
Education and Experience:
At least four (4) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. AND at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis Or Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, James Mantay | james.mantay@state.co.us or 303-866-6540.

Employment Type: Full Time