Enterprise Risk Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the California High Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Enterprise Risk Director, the Supervising Transportation Engineer (Enterprise Risk Manager) provides leadership and oversight to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Section. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day management of the ERM program, whose objective is to enable data-driven, risk-based decisions across the organization that help the Authority achieve its strategic goals. In addition, the incumbent will also have a key role in developing an internal control framework to advance operational effectiveness across the organization. The incumbent will manage activities to ensure alignment with leading principles and guidance’s from Federal Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Green Book and the Committee of Sponsoring Organization’s (COSO). As the deputy contract manager for the Authority’s Risk Advisory contract, the incumbent will ensure timely completion of deliverables from consultant and state resources.

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Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process.

1. Please detail your experience in risk management, including the number of years you have worked in this field and the specific roles you have held.

2. Describe your knowledge and experience with designing, implementing, and assessing internal controls.

3. Please describe your experience leading multidisciplinary teams toward a shared strategic goal. Provide a specific example.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in Enterprise, Project, or Program Risk Management.

• Knowledge in risk management principles.

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative risk scoring of projects.

• Knowledge and experience in Green Book or Internal Control implementation and practices.

• Knowledge and experience in data analysis, data integration and data visualization.

• Experience directing or managing multi-disciplinary teams.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other applications.

• Excellent oral and written skills.

• Preferred certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or Risk Management certification.

• Preferred experience with Internal and/or Project Controls principles and practices.

• Preferred experience with railroad or other transportation projects.

• Experience in Enterprise, Program or Project Management.

• Contract manager and governance experience.

• Experience with Oversight Procedure 40.

• Experience developing strategic and/or policy related documents for a program or organization.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-499644 and Enterprise Risk Manager, 311-310-3155-002 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.