Risk Management Specialist

Responsible for providing senior level guidance, direction, and assistance on regional risk management activities within the area of responsibility for the Regional Office (RO). Serves as technical advisor to the Director with primary responsibility for providing program analysis and evaluation in direct support of the RO functions and responsibilities. Provide guidance and support to RO staff administering underwriting standards, and perform, review and re-determine actuarial and underwriting decisions made by RO staff or deliverers of crop insurance. Provide guidance to RO staff in the review and evaluation of existing and new crop programs, policies and procedures. Research and monitor crop production, farming practices and trends, to ensure RMA procedures and policies remain current with modem agricultural practices.