Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Enterprise Risk Director is responsible for leading the Authority’s Enterprise Management Branch, which includes the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, Capital Insurance program, Quality Process Management function, Internal Controls Management function, and Committee Governance. The position will advance the Authority’s internal control framework, through the management of these core functions which together work to ensure stability and integrity by integrating governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness across the organization. The incumbent will provide day-to-day management for each functional area and will be responsible for the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, manuals, and instructional documents that govern their processes and strategies. In addition, the Enterprise Risk Director will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board on risk related matters to drive informed decision-making.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than three (3) pages long, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items:

1. Describe your experience in Enterprise Risk Management, be specific to roles and years of service.
2. Describe your experience working with multiple offices or program areas across an organization to identify and assess risks and potential risks to provide mitigation strategies and ongoing analysis of identified risk factors.
3. Describe your experience with change management, include any specifics to policy and procedure development.
4. Describe your experience managing a capital insurance program.
5. Describe your experience with internal controls and governance procedures, be specific to the policies, procedures or tools used.
6. Describe the connection between enterprise and project risks.

Applications received without the SOQ may not be considered. A resume is required but does not take the of the SOQ.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to Human Resources contact below.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/30/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA High Speed Rail Authority

High Speed Rail Authority

Attn: Human Resources

770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA High Speed Rail Authority

High Speed Rail Authority

Human Resources

770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see the above "Special Reqirements" section for the SOQ instructions. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S.mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-482235 and Enterprise Risk Director, 311-310-7500-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position.

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