Principal, Risk Management

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100000 employees in 71 countries we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace Combat Systems Marine Systems and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee working in Reston Virginia you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

As a member of the Risk Management team at General Dynamics Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) in Reston Virginia the Principal Risk Management will assist with key areas within the corporations centralized company-wide multinational property/casualty insurance this role you will work closely with risk leaders at CHQ and across the company on a global scale gaining experience with a diverse portfolio of risk scenarios and positions considering our vast manufacturing environment inclusive of business jets; submarines and surface ships; combat vehicles; weapons and munitions; and communications systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage or support the worldwide property casualty marine and cargo insurance programs including all aspects of the annual renewals policy audits claims management and recovery and cost allocations
• Provide key support on other insurance programs including aviation and cyber risk underwriting submission preparation international placements and cost allocations;
• Administer General Dynamics Risk Management Information System (RMIS) by recommending developing and deploying program enhancements maintaining and updating data and creating reports;
• Coordinate various business unit activities including responding to inquiries contract reviews/compliance certificate of insurance requests and training/webinar efforts; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration preferred risk management/insurance major or coursework and/or relevant continuing education/credentials desirable (e.g. ARM or CPCU) or equivalent years of relevant experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of six years of risk-related experience within a large public company risk management function and/or relevant insurance brokerage environment is required.

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills (Excel PowerPoint Word etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent.
• Must be willing to work in the CHQ office Monday through Friday during regular business hours and in emergency situations as needed.

For Individuals with Disabilities Medical Conditions or Physical or Mental Impairments: General Dynamics CHQ is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals. General Dynamics CHQ provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability medical condition or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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