Risk Management and Compliance Specialist

City of Lincoln; Mobile Park Estates (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock allocation

401(k) match

Health clinic

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking a Risk Management & Compliance Specialist to lead governance, risk, compliance, contract administration and security programs. You will review contracts with vendors and customers, maintain documentation, monitor compliance, track risks and mitigation plans, and support audits and business continuity initiatives.

This on-site role requires attention to detail, judgment, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a confidential environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of governance, risk management, compliance and internal control principles.
• Knowledge of contract administration and business documentation practices.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and facilitation of contracts with vendors and customers.
• Maintain documentation, monitor compliance requirements, track risks and mitigation plans.
• Support audits and security/business continuity initiatives.
• Coordinate security documentation and incident records.
• Develop metrics and dashboards for governance, risk, compliance and security functions.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Contract administration

Legal affairs support

Security programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Legal Studies, Finance, HR, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

• Base Pay $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Human Resources
• Employee Type Exempt

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Risk Management & Compliance Specialist leads and supports key activities related to governance, risk management, compliance, contract administration, legal affairs support, and security programs. The specialist will lead the review and facilitation of contracts with vendors and customers. This role is responsible for maintaining documentation, monitoring compliance requirements, tracking risks and mitigation plans, supporting audits, and assisting with security and business continuity initiatives.

The Specialist serves as a key liaison between departments, helping ensure organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices are effectively implemented and maintained. This position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a confidential environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
• Supports the organization's enterprise risk management program by maintaining risk records, facilitating risk assessments, tracking mitigation efforts, and providing reporting and analysis that help identify, monitor, and reduce business risks.
• Compliance
  • Coordinates compliance-related activities by tracking regulatory and organizational requirements, supporting audits and assessments, maintaining documentation, monitoring deadlines, and helping ensure ongoing adherence to applicable standards, policies, and obligations. Supporting business-appropriate ESG reporting and initiatives.
• Contract Management
  • Lead the contract review and facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external partners and customers.
  • Leads the contract management processes by supporting contract review and approval workflows, maintaining contract records, and tracking key obligations and milestones.
• Legal Affairs Support
  • Provides support for legal operations by managing legal documentation, coordinating communications with counsel and stakeholders, maintaining legal records, tracking legal matters, and safeguarding confidential information.
• Security Administration
  • Supports organizational security initiatives by coordinating security documentation, maintaining incident records, assisting with access and security programs, and contributing to emergency preparedness, crisis management, and security awareness efforts.
• Data, Reporting & Analytics
  • Provides data management, reporting, and analytical support across governance, risk, compliance, and security functions by maintaining accurate records, developing meaningful metrics and dashboards, analyzing trends, and ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understanding of governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control principles.
• Knowledge of contract administration and business documentation practices.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong customer service mindset and collaborative approach.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Legal Studies, Finance, Human Resources, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, contracts administration, legal support, security, audit, insurance, HR, finance, or related business functions.
• Experience working with policies, contracts, audits, compliance programs, or risk management processes preferred.
• Experience maintaining records, databases, and reporting tools.

OTHER INFORMATION:

All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.

This is an on-site position requiring in-person attendance.