Risk Management Analyst VBP

Zel Technologies, LLC; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company:1

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with companycon

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance and training

Voluntary benefits

Group life insurance

PTO, holidays, jury duty, and military

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach seeks a proactive Risk Management Analyst to support enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts across operations, safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and focused on strengthening resilience through structured risk analysis and cross-department coordination.

Responsibilities include evaluating controls, supporting risk registers and dashboards, and guiding departments on risk-related

Qualifications

• In this role, a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience is required.
• 2–4+ years of risk management, compliance, safety, operations analysis, or related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data analysis platforms; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enterprise and operational risk assessments across departments to identify risks.
• Analyze incident data and trends to propose mitigation strategies and controls.
• Support development of risk registers, heat maps, and tracking tools.
• Assist with compliance, policy updates, and regulatory monitoring.
• Collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions and safety programs.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, or related field

Experience in lieu of degree (4+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Incident-tracking systems

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time 64 Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, US

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Work Location

Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite or Hybrid depending on department policy).

Job Summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a proactive and analytical Risk Management Analyst to support enterprise‑wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts. This role focuses on operational, strategic, compliance, safety, and organizational risks that impact city services, employees, infrastructure, and community operations.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and committed to strengthening the city’s resilience through structured risk analysis, cross‑department coordination, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Enterprise & Operational Risk Assessment

• Conduct risk assessments across city departments to identify operational, strategic, safety, and compliance risks.
• Analyze incident data, operational reports, and trends to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and propose improvements to reduce exposure.
• Support development of risk registers, heat maps, and risk‑tracking tools.

Compliance & Policy Support

• Ensure city operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in developing and updating risk‑related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks that may impact city operations.
• Support internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Operational Safety & Loss Prevention

• Assist with safety programs, training initiatives, and awareness campaigns to reduce workplace incidents.
• Collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions and risk‑reduction strategies.
• Participate in investigations of operational incidents to identify root causes and prevention opportunities.

Program Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with city departments to identify risk‑reduction opportunities and support mitigation initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training on risk management practices, tools, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a resource for departments seeking assistance with risk‑related issues or compliance questions.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, incidents, mitigation plans, and risk‑related activities.
• Support performance measurement and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, or related field; OR 4 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2–4+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, safety, operations analysis, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across city departments.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in local government, public‑sector operations, or municipal risk management.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with safety programs, operational audits, or compliance reviews.
• Certifications such as ARM, CRM, CERM, or related credentials.
• Experience with risk‑management software or incident‑tracking systems.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Compliance & Policy Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Ethical Judgment & Accountability

Physical Demands or Work Environment

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including manymilitary veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Employee discounts on various services and products

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.