Chief Risk Officer

Are you a skilled risk management professional that would like to lead the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Office of the Budget has a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to establish ERM in Pennsylvania state government. This position serves as the Chief Risk Officer within the Office of the Budget and will drive ERM strategy across more than 30 agencies. If you are ready to embark upon an exciting and innovative career path, we invite you to apply today!

The Director of Risk Management, also referred to as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and direction of the Commonwealth's Enterprise Risk Management Office. This role involves identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating risks across all agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction, ensuring alignment with the Commonwealth's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. The CRO reports to the Deputy Secretary for Comptroller Operations and will work closely with the Office of the Budget executive staff, Commonwealth Audit & Risk Management Committee, Governor's Office senior staff, agency executive management, and various departments to foster a collaborative focus on risk awareness and incorporation of ERM principles and practices into the operations and organizational culture.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week, based upon operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or closely related field required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certificate of Internal Audit (CIA), or equivalent.

• Minimum 10 years' experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership role.

Additional Requirements:

• You must demonstrate experience strategically driving organizational change.
• You must possess a strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• You must have experience managing multiple, complex, and/or high-priority projects and initiatives in a fast- paced dynamic environment.
• You must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• You must demonstrate experience effectively influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization to integrate risk management practices into business processes and decision-making.
• You must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience applying data and analytics to measure, monitor, and proactively identify risks for data driven decision making.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Advanced degree preferred

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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