Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management (Remote)
Vacancy Details
The Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management (VP ERM) position is available at Tetra Tech. The pay scale for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and location. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2026.
About the Role
Execute a global risk management strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and risk appetite
Lead development of enterprise risk framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring across all operations
Maintain and oversee enterprise risk register and provide regular reporting to executive leadership
Oversee all phases of claims management lifecycle, including intake, investigation, evaluation, settlement, and litigation support
Ensure consistency, efficiency, and transparency in claims handling across all jurisdictions and business units
Partner with outside legal counsel and insurers in negotiations, mediations, and trials as required
Manage all existing contracts to maintain compliance with contract requirements and enterprise policies
Structure and negotiate commercial arrangements, such as sales contracts, supply arrangements, operation agreements, subcontract or sub consultant agreements, and construction management contracts
Develop and negotiate joint venture agreements
Develop and deliver training programs and executive presentations on risk and contracts management
Develop and implement industry best practices for risk management and contract administration
Provide supervisory direction to contracts personnel in accordance with policies and applicable laws
Coordinate and review requests for bid bonds, and performance/payments bonds
Manage and participate as needed with outside counsel handling claims, including contract claims, and professional liability claims
Interface with insurance providers and outside auditors as required to review claims
Responsibilities
- Execute a global risk management strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and risk appetite
- Lead development of enterprise risk framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring across all operations
- Maintain and oversee enterprise risk register and provide regular reporting to executive leadership
- Oversee all phases of claims management lifecycle, including intake, investigation, evaluation, settlement, and litigation support
- Ensure consistency, efficiency, and transparency in claims handling across all jurisdictions and business units
- Partner with outside legal counsel and insurers in negotiations, mediations, and trials as required
- Manage all existing contracts to maintain compliance with contract requirements and enterprise policies
- Structure and negotiate commercial arrangements, such as sales contracts, supply arrangements, operation agreements, subcontract or sub consultant agreements, and construction management contracts
- Develop and negotiate joint venture agreements
- Develop and deliver training programs and executive presentations on risk and contracts management
- Develop and implement industry best practices for risk management and contract administration
- Provide supervisory direction to contracts personnel in accordance with policies and applicable laws
- Cook up and review requests for bid bonds, and performance/payments bonds
- Manage and participate as needed with outside counsel handling claims, including contract claims, and professional liability claims
- Interface with insurance providers and outside auditors as required to review claims
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Law (JD) is required
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in risk, contracts and litigation management, with specific experience serving the U.S. federal government sector desired
- Advanced knowledge of contractual practices, policies, and procedure
- Experience managing complex, multi-location, multi-entity or global risk portfolios
- Experience with claims management and dispute resolution
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to successfully lead teams and interact with all levels in the organization
- Willing to travel as required
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Law (JD) is required
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in risk, contracts and litigation management, with specific experience serving the U.S. federal government sector desired
- Advanced knowledge of contractual practices, policies, and procedure
- Experience managing complex, multi-location, multi-entity or global risk portfolios
- Experience with claims management and dispute resolution
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to successfully lead teams and interact with all levels in the organization
- Willing to travel as required
Skills
- Advanced degree in Law (JD)
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in risk, contracts and litigation management, with specific experience serving the U.S. federal government sector
- Advanced knowledge of contractual practices, policies, and procedure
- Experience managing complex, multi-location, multi-entity or global risk portfolios
- Experience with claims management and dispute resolution
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to successfully lead teams and interact with all levels in the organization
- Willingness to travel as required
Benefits
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
- Merit-based financial rewards
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth
Pay
$200,000 - $250,000 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and location
Schedule
Full-time position