The State Office of Risk Management serves Texas by partnering with state agencies to protect their employees, programs, and operations. Through a strong commitment to customer service, we administer workers’ compensation, insurance, and risk management programs to manage risk efficiently and responsibly.
The Chief of Strategic Programs directs and oversees the workers’ compensation, insurance, and risk management programs. Serves as a member of the agency’s executive leadership team and advises the Executive Director on strategic planning, policy development, program performance, and organizational initiatives.
This position evaluates agency programs, conducts performance measurements, oversees budget development, and leads the implementation of strategic initiatives. Reviews and analyzes statutes, rules, legislative materials, and industry trends to develop recommendations that improve agency operations and outcomes. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of staff while exercising extensive independent judgment and discretion.
Level of Complexity of State Classification: Highly Advanced Managerial
Level of Supervision of State Classification: Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Learn more about this opportunity by reading the full job description for the Chief of Strategic Programs (Deputy Director 26-0355; PDF) position and apply below.
The Office
The State Office of Risk Management is a unique state agency with an environment of creativity and collaboration. Our employees appreciate the warm atmosphere, mutual respect, progressive approach, engagement, and genuine community that comes from truly caring about each other and what we can do together. We don’t do silos, and your voice and happiness is as important as your skill. We take pride in our mission, our colleagues, and our belonging.
Advantages of working with SORM:
- Casual dress code
- Open and accepting environment
- Wellness and employee engagement activities
- Much more.
Advantages of working for the State:
- State Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Free downtown parking
- Employee Assistance Program from legal services to mental health
- Transit discounts
- State discounts are offered at many stores, hotels, cell phone service providers, and more!
The Texas State Office of Risk Management is administratively attached to the Office of the Attorney General and is governed by a five-member Board. The Office is charged by law to administer insurance services obtained by Texas state agencies, including the self-insured government employees workers’ compensation insurance program and the state risk management programs. Its mission is to enable State of Texas agencies to protect their employees, the general public, and the State’s physical and financial assets by reducing and controlling risk in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
How to Apply
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section.
Or, you can mail a State of Texas application (Word) to:
- Andrew Velasquez, Director of Human Resources
- State Office of Risk Management
- P.O. Box 13777
- Austin, TX 78711-3777
Applicants may direct inquiries to Andrew Velasquez, Director of Human Resources, at andrew.velasquez@sorm.texas.gov.