Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management

Job Posting Title
Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management

Agency
807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization
Contracts/Compliance

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
$116,489/year

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership , we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let’s Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

- Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
- A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
- 11 paid holidays annually.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
- Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $116,489/year

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management establishes and leads OHCA’s enterprise risk management (ERM) function. Risk is managed well within individual divisions today, but no one connects those risks into a single agency-wide view. This position builds that view: it identifies where risks intersect, compound, or fall between functions, and it tells Executive Staff plainly what matters most and why.

The Senior Director also leads Administrative Services, which provides the operational foundation for the function through facilities, physical security, emergency preparedness, workplace safety, continuity operations, and Workers’ Compensation.

Essential Functions May Include:

Enterprise Risk and Governance

- Design, implement, and maintain the agency’s ERM framework, including risk categories, assessment methodology, and rating criteria.

- Build and maintain the enterprise risk register, assign a risk owner to each entry, and track mitigation through completion.

- Establish and facilitate the enterprise risk committee and set clear thresholds for escalation to Executive Staff.

- Conduct enterprise risk assessments and monitor risks on an ongoing basis.

- Produce regular executive reporting that shows top enterprise risks, trends, overdue mitigations, and decisions needed.

- Other duties as assigned.

Business Continuity and Resilience

- Identify the agency’s critical functions and the systems, vendors, and internal dependencies each one relies on.

- Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of continuity, recovery, and emergency preparedness plans.

- Coordinate exercises with divisions and ensure lessons learned are built into updated plans.

Administrative Services and Physical Risk

- Provide leadership and direction to Administrative Services, including facilities, physical security and access, workplace safety, and space and assets.

- Oversee Workers’ Compensation as a risk function, including incident and claims trends, corrective action, and financial and liability exposure.

- Report Administrative Services activity in risk terms, so that incidents, trends, and exposure are tracked and escalated rather than reported only as operations.

Operational Risk and Corrective Actions

- Maintain a consistent process for logging and reviewing significant incidents and systemic issues across the agency.

- Lead or coordinate after-action reviews and confirm that mitigation commitments are documented, assigned, and followed through.

- Track unresolved corrective actions and escalate those that are overdue or recurring.

Third-Party Risk Coordination

- Coordinate the identification and assessment of enterprise exposure tied to critical vendors, contractors, partners, and organizational dependencies.

- Work with Contracts, Compliance, Technology/Cybersecurity, and Legal so that vendor risk information is shared and reflected in the risk register. This work supports, and does not replace, contract management or compliance monitoring.

Emerging and Cross-Functional Risk

- Identify risks that span multiple divisions or are not visible from any single functional area.

- Convene affected leaders, frame the combined exposure, and bring options and recommendations to Executive Staff for decision.

Leadership and Administration

- Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned staff, including the Administrative Services Director.

- Manage the function’s workplan and budget.

- Serve as the agency’s point of contact for enterprise risk questions from executive leadership and, as directed by the CEO, the Board and external oversight entities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competency Requirements

This position requires knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, business continuity planning, incident management, corrective action processes, and operational oversight of facilities, security, safety, and Workers’ Compensation programs. Skill in strategic risk assessment, facilitating executive committees and cross-divisional collaboration, developing risk registers, dashboards, and executive briefings, and communicating complex risk information to support organizational decision-making. Ability to provide strategic direction, lead and develop operational teams, influence stakeholders across organizational functions, establish credibility and trust, exercise sound judgment in risk escalation, maintain confidentiality, and align risk management initiatives with agency objectives. Demonstrates the Korn Ferry competencies of Strategic Mindset, Manages Complexity, and Instills Trust through the ability to anticipate organizational risks, evaluate complex information, and foster confidence and accountability across the organization.

**To be considered for this position your application must include a resume/CV with complete work and education history.**

Education and/or Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, risk management, finance, or a related field AND

- 8 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, compliance, business continuity, or a closely related field, including at least four years in a leadership role with supervisory responsibility.

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference Qualifications Include:

- Master’s degree in a related field.

- Professional certification such as RIMS-CRMP, CBCP, or CIA.

- Experience in state government, Medicaid, health care, or another regulated public-sector setting.

- Experience establishing a new risk function or framework, and working knowledge of COSO ERM or ISO 31000.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. In the course of performing job duties, employees are required to speak, stand, walk, and reach with their hands and arms. This position requires extended periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of this position.

Accommodation Statement

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at 405-522-7335.

Notice to applicants:

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through Workday  Jobs Hub .

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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