Strategic Risk Manager — Build a Countywide Program (Hybrid)

La Crosse County; La Crosse (FL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisconsin Retirement System

County health insurance

Paid vacation from day one

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

La Crosse County is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to build a countywide risk, safety, and resilience program from the ground up, directly shaping policies, culture, and financial stewardship across the county.

Reporting to the County Administrator and partnering with Finance, HR, and Corporation Counsel, you will lead risk strategy, insurance oversight, safety programs, business continuity, and crisis planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Experience in risk management program development and administration.
• Knowledge of insurance, safety, workers’ compensation, and claims practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use risk data to influence decisions.
• Experience with contracts, legal risk concepts, or regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design policies, frameworks, and long‑term risk strategies for the county.
• Lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation initiatives.
• Manage insurance procurement, renewals, and open claims oversight.
• Oversee vendor relationships and cost allocation for risk programs.
• Direct the county’s workplace safety and workers’ compensation programs.
• Develop crisis management, response, and business continuity plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Contracts management

Risk data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, public administration, business administration, or related field

Job description

La Crosse County is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to build a countywide risk, safety, and resilience program from the ground up, directly shaping policies, culture, and financial stewardship across the county.

Reporting to the County Administrator and partnering with Finance, HR, and Corporation Counsel, you will lead risk strategy, insurance oversight, safety programs, business continuity, and crisis planning.