Risk and Insurance Manager

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a Risk and Insurance Manager for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in the Staff Relations Division under the Director’s Office.  This role will provide extensive specialized knowledge and expertise and will serve as a consultant for all aspects of risk management for the Laboratory, in the functional areas of loss control, safety, loss prevention, training, claims mitigation/claims management with an emphasis in workers compensation, and insurance.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and effectiveness of a comprehensive Risk Management Program across the Laboratory, linking plans with LLNL’s organizational mission as well as leadership goals and objectives.  Risk Management programs will be directed to the identification, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives to reduce risk, prevent and control exposures arising from operations and activities.  The selected candidate will coordinate with other functional areas in responding to crisis situations and adverse outcomes; create, apply, and monitor facility level safety programs such as disaster recovery, emergency evacuation, fire safety, etc.; develop and implement a strategic plan for the management of the Workers’ Compensation/Employee Injury program and claims; plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.  The successful candidate must maintain the utmost integrity, professionalism, and strict confidentiality at all times.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

You will

• Lead, plan, manage, oversee and drive Laboratory-wide loss control initiatives to develop Laboratory safety culture and awareness and to decrease claim costs and frequency, ensuring strategic deliverables and actions that enable the business requirement of the Laboratory.
• Responsible for overall management and administration of all Laboratory insurance claims, including worker's compensation, general liability, and auto liability claims.
• Analyze loss control trends and provide strategic guidance to management for implementing specific solutions and programs.
• Provide required annual reports to the Livermore Site Office Contractor Officer.
• Develop and deliver training modules to support safety and risk management initiatives.
• Lead, plan, manage and oversee the complete renewal process for corporate insurance policies that may include worker's compensation, general liability, foreign package, auto, employment practices, directors & officers, and errors & omissions.
• Participate in Return to Work and Illness and Injury Prevention Programs to provide the workers’ compensation program perspective.
• Serve as a consultant providing strategic guidance to stakeholders including the Deputy Director, PAD for Operations and Business, General Counsel, Prime Contract Manager, and the NNSA Site Office Contracting Officers.
• Serve as a project leader on significant programs/projects.
• Responsible for Contract 44 requirements concerning insurance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Expert knowledge and extensive experience in managing an enterprise workers’ compensation program and managing complex corporate insurance renewals and broker/carrier negotiations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and claims handling across multiple lines.
• Expert knowledge, understanding, and extensive experience in risk management and application of risk management principles for diverse, significant, and unique situations.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of legal principles of tort with experience applying in a variety of situations.
• Significant experience applying related applicable federal/state laws.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence and advise executives across functional lines.
• Advanced communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with parties who may have different and/or conflicting interests and interpretations.
• Superior skills in conflict resolution and meeting facilitation.
• Experience and success in developing training modules and presenting information to large groups of diverse audiences.
• Experience in project management, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven statistical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various software applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience working with management in a partnership environment

Qualifications We Desire

• MBA or other post graduate degree desirable
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or other related professional designations desirable.

Pay Range: $163,170- $199,836 Annually 

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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