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Job Summary

The Risk Management Specialist – Analyst/Finance Manager performs a dual-function role within the City of Bellevue’s Risk Management Division, providing data analytics, database management, and financial support including budget monitoring. This position works under the general direction of the Risk Manager and serves as a key resource for risk-related data, reporting, and financial administration across the City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partners with the budget office to manage the Risk Management Division’s operating budget.
• Maintains budget monitoring for Risk Management
• Coordinates with procurement on Request for Proposals and Contract management.
• Participates in insurance policy renewal processes as directed by the Risk Manager.

• Assists in the research, data compilation, and preparation of risk management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops high proficiency with the Riskonnect RMIS (Salesforce Platform Database) to generate and manage risk management data across the organization.
• Collaborates with the City's Business Intelligence team to transition and maintain dashboards in Microsoft Power BI, ensuring accurate and accessible reporting.
• Maintains current reports and corresponding dashboards on City Intranet sites, ensuring information is up-to-date.
• Supports the Risk Manager in special projects related to loss control, risk financing, claims administration, safety, and other risk management activities for the City and contracting governmental entities.
• Maintains confidentiality of electronic records and exercises appropriate document control in handling sensitive risk and claims data.

• Works under the general supervision of the Risk Manager.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Four or more years of professional related experience in Data Analysis, Financial Management, and/or Public Administration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI and Salesforce platform databases.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, competencies and abilities.

Core Competencies, and Abilities:

• Financial acumen.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in public, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to instill trust
• Effective multi-modal communications.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Action bias.
• Nimble learning.
• Quality decision making.
• Manages well in ambiguity.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• Hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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