Description
Join Team Moval as our next Senior Risk Analyst!
Team Moval is seeking a proactive technical expert to serve as our next Senior Risk Analyst. We are looking for a strategic thinker who is ready to take ownership of the city's risk and safety programs. Whether you are a seasoned senior professional or a high potential analyst ready for the next step in your career, Moreno Valley offers a dynamic environment where your expertise directly protects our community's resources and future.
Salary: Senior Risk Analyst: $98,529.60 - $138,736.00
Risk Analyst (Underfill): $85,092.80 - $119,849.60
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Risk Analyst serves as the City’s technical expert and internal consultant on all matters related to risk management. Operating with a high degree of independence, this position plans, organizes, and directs the City’s comprehensive risk management programs, including general liability, workers’ compensation, employee safety, property damage, insurance administration, and loss control. The role is responsible for evaluating risk exposure, developing mitigation strategies, managing insurance portfolios, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
The Senior Risk Analyst collaborates closely with City departments, external partners, and the City Attorney’s Office to investigate claims, analyze loss trends, and implement programs that reduce financial exposure and enhance organizational safety. This position also oversees risk financing techniques, maintains risk management information systems, prepares annual reports, and provides expert guidance on indemnification, insurance requirements, and contract language. The role requires strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the capacity to manage complex, high-impact responsibilities in a dynamic public-sector environment.
Job Description
For additional information for the Risk Analyst & Senior Risk Analyst in their job descriptions.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced risk management professional with strong analytical abilities, a deep understanding of public-sector liability and insurance programs, and a proven ability to operate independently as the City’s technical expert. They excel at evaluating claims and loss trends, administering complex insurance portfolios, reviewing contracts and indemnification language, and developing practical strategies to reduce exposure and improve organizational safety. They communicate clearly, translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, and build effective working relationships with departments, legal counsel, brokers, and vendors. The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled in project management, proficient with risk management information systems and data tools, and brings a continuous-improvement mindset to modernizing processes and strengthening the City’s overall risk posture.
Minimum And Desirable Qualifications
Senior Risk Analyst
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, public or business administration or a closely related field; OR equivalent related work experience; AND a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing administrative, operations, budgetary and similar analyses.
- Experience in a government agency is preferred.
- Possession of certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is desirable.
Risk Analyst
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, public or business administration or a closely related field; OR equivalent related work experience; AND a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing administrative, operations, budgetary and similar analyses.
- Experience in a government agency is preferred.
- Possession of or ability to obtain certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is desirable.
About The Human Resources Division
The Human Resources Department plays a vital role in supporting the City’s mission by fostering a high-performance, service-oriented work environment. The department is responsible for a wide range of human resource functions, including recruitment and selection, employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration, workers' compensation, and employee training and development.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the
MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.
Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process. ??????
Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.
Technical Interview
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
