The Executive Director is the chief executive officer and administrative head of the State Office of Risk Management, responsible for administering the state’s risk management and insurance programs, state employee workers’ compensation program, and statewide continuity of operations. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible on a daily basis for the Office’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives, including but not limited to overseeing all aspects of financial and program management, strategic planning, staff leadership, policy development, human resource management, fiscal management, management of activities related to statutory duties of the Board, and performing any other duties as assigned. Specific duties are set forth in Section 412.041, Texas Labor Code.
Position requires annual personal financial disclosure pursuant to Chapter 572, Texas Government Code.
*Effective September 1, 2025, the Board may take action in an open meeting to increase the chosen candidate’s salary to $166,887, which does not exceed the amount indicated in the Office’s “Schedule of Exempt Positions” in SB 1, General Appropriations Act, 89th Leg. R.S. (2025).
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 Executive Director (Executive Director 25-0731; 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.