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Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite or Hybrid depending on department policy).
Job Summary:
The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a proactive and analytical Risk Management Analyst to support enterprise‑wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts. This role focuses on operational, strategic, compliance, safety, and organizational risks that impact city services, employees, infrastructure, and community operations.
The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and committed to strengthening the city’s resilience through structured risk analysis, cross‑department coordination, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise & Operational Risk Assessment
- Conduct risk assessments across city departments to identify operational, strategic, safety, and compliance risks.
- Analyze incident data, operational reports, and trends to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and propose improvements to reduce exposure.
- Support development of risk registers, heat maps, and risk‑tracking tools.
Compliance & Policy Support
- Ensure city operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Assist in developing and updating risk‑related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks that may impact city operations.
- Support internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Operational Safety & Loss Prevention
- Assist with safety programs, training initiatives, and awareness campaigns to reduce workplace incidents.
- Collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions and risk‑reduction strategies.
- Participate in investigations of operational incidents to identify root causes and prevention opportunities.
Program Support & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with city departments to identify risk‑reduction opportunities and support mitigation initiatives.
- Provide guidance and training on risk management practices, tools, and reporting requirements.
- Serve as a resource for departments seeking assistance with risk‑related issues or compliance questions.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, incidents, mitigation plans, and risk‑related activities.
- Support performance measurement and continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, or related field; OR 4 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- 2–4+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, safety, operations analysis, or related fields.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis platforms.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across city departments.
- Successful background and drug screening check.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience working in local government, public‑sector operations, or municipal risk management.
- Knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and best practices.
- Experience with safety programs, operational audits, or compliance reviews.
- Certifications such as ARM, CRM, CERM, or related credentials.
- Experience with risk‑management software or incident‑tracking systems.
Core Competencies
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Communication & Collaboration
- Compliance & Policy Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Ethical Judgment & Accountability
- Public‑Service Orientation
Physical Demands or Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
About ZelTech:
Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.
Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.
Our Mission:
Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.
Our Workforce:
ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k immediate vesting with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonuses for performance
- Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
- Educational assistance and special training programs
- Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
- Group life insurance (Company paid)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
- Health and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts on various services and products
Equal Opportunities:
ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, public administration, business administration, occupational safety, emergency management, or a related field, or four or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- 2–4+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, safety, operations analysis, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis platforms
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across city departments
- Successful background and drug screening
- Experience in local government, public-sector operations, or municipal risk management
- Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and best practices
- Experience with safety programs, operational audits, or compliance reviews
- ARM, CRM, CERM, or related certification
- Experience with risk-management software or incident-tracking systems
What We Do
Founded in 1988 by Ret. Colonel Jack Ezzell, Zel Technologies, LLC (ZelTech) is a veteran-owned small business delivering scientific, engineering, and technical services in support of the Department of Defense, Special Operations, Intelligence, and Scientific Communities. ZelTech provides mission-focused, data-driven solutions that integrate scientific knowledge, technical expertise, operational experience, and advanced engineering to enable customers to collect, exploit, and analyze complex technical data with speed, precision, and reliability. Our specialized expertise and technical solutions accelerate how our partners detect emerging threats, uncover vulnerabilities, and outpace adversaries in dynamic operational environments spanning all domains.
