Director, Insurance and Risk Management

Amentum seeks a Director, Insurance and Risk Management.

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

The Amentum Risk Management Team has an immediate opening for a Director of Insurance and Risk Management position to join our Treasury & Risk Management team. This is a hands-on, critical, role with high visibility that will help the organization evaluate the current insurance landscape, determine the best coverage model, and build out a network of insurance providers to support our current and future needs. In this role, you will be required to promote an enterprise-wide understanding of the company’s risk management philosophy and strategies, as well as assist in leading and managing assigned aspects of Amentum’s global insurance and risk management program.  The ideal candidate is mid-career, technically astute, and growth oriented.

US Citizenship is required, this is a remote-telework role, if you live near our Herndon, VA office you are free to work from our Amentum office is desired.

What You'll Do:

The Director of Insurance and Risk Management is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of assigned company global risk and insurance programs. You will lead the development, negotiation, and administration of insurance placements and risk mitigation strategies aligned with the company’s operations and strategic objectives. The Director acts as a key advisor to business units and senior leadership on risk-related matters and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual risk transfer requirements.

• Develop and manage assigned global insurance programs (property, casualty, cyber, D&O, aerospace, marine, professional, etc.), including annual renewals, broker engagement, and carrier relationships.
• Analyze risk exposure and recommend appropriate insurance coverage and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead complex claims management, including litigation strategy and resolution in coordination with Legal and external counsel.
• Support M&A and contract negotiations by identifying insurance and risk implications and recommending appropriate protections.
• Ensure alignment with public company requirements (SEC, SOX) and internal controls related to risk and insurance.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, operations, and other business units on risk-related initiatives.
• Serve as a deputy to the Senior Director and provide mentorship to the risk management team.
• Represent the company in key broker and insurer relationships, risk conferences, and industry groups.
• Lead special projects and risk assessments related to emerging risks, including climate, cyber, and geopolitical exposures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA) or professional designation (ARM, CPCU, CRM) strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management or insurance, including leadership roles.
• Experience with publicly traded companies, particularly in the government contracting or defense sectors.
• Deep knowledge of insurance products, risk financing, claims management, and enterprise risk practices.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior leadership.
• A self-starter with deep subject matter expertise and demonstrated ability to manage complex insurance programs and effectively communicate with the Executive Leadership Team and personnel across the organization as well as with our valued strategic insurance partners.
• Experience working for a large, multinational government contractor and working knowledge of U.S. Government FAR Clauses desired.
• Excellent proficiency with Excel, IT systems, and risk management information systems.
• US Citizenship is required.
• This role is a remote-telework role, if you live within driving distance to our Amentum Herndon, VA office you are free to work on-site if desired.

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