Director, Insurance and Risk Management

Job Description: • Responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of assigned company global risk and insurance programs. • Lead the development, negotiation, and administration of insurance placements and risk mitigation strategies aligned with the company’s operations and strategic objectives. • Acts as a key advisor to business units and senior leadership on risk-related matters and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual risk transfer requirements. • Develop and manage assigned global insurance programs (property, casualty, cyber, D&O, aerospace, marine, professional, etc.), including annual renewals, broker engagement, and carrier relationships. • Analyze risk exposure and recommend appropriate insurance coverage and risk mitigation strategies. • Lead complex claims management, including litigation strategy and resolution in coordination with Legal and external counsel. • Support M&A and contract negotiations by identifying insurance and risk implications and recommending appropriate protections. • Ensure alignment with public company requirements (SEC, SOX) and internal controls related to risk and insurance. • Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, operations, and other business units on risk-related initiatives. • Serve as a deputy to the Senior Director and provide mentorship to the risk management team. • Represent the company in key broker and insurer relationships, risk conferences, and industry groups. • Lead special projects and risk assessments related to emerging risks, including climate, cyber, and geopolitical exposures. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA) or professional designation (ARM, CPCU, CRM) strongly preferred • 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management or insurance, including leadership roles or 13+ years of relevant experience with a Masters degree • Experience with publicly traded companies, particularly in the government contracting or defense sectors • Deep knowledge of insurance products, risk financing, claims management, and enterprise risk practices • Experience working for a large, multinational government contractor and working knowledge of U.S. Government FAR Clauses desired • US Citizenship is required. • Preferred: 8+ years of managerial experience. Benefits: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off and holidays • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) • Educational reimbursement • Parental leave • Employee stock purchase plan • Tax-saving options • Disability and life insurance • Pet insurance