Administrative Programs Officer

The Department of Administrative Services is currently seeking an Administrative Programs Officer to join their team. The Administrative Programs Officer supports the functions of Department of Administrative Services – Office of Risk Management, including the following programs: state insurance, state workers' compensation, and claims against the State of Nebraska.

• Assist with all stages of the claims process, including communication with claimants and the named agency, official correspondence, and State Claims Board hearings.
• Coordinate with agencies on annual insurance renewals and insurance inquiries, such as certificates of insurance, vehicle & property coverage questions, or carrier audits.
• Process invoices for payment in OnBase, upload contracts, and run and evaluate Risk Management data and reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in public or business administration, accounting, or any discipline related to the work assigned.
• One year of experience in administrative, business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical, financial, program, or administrative data; or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with state or public sector operations.
• General knowledge of state agencies.
• Experience in risk management, insurance administration, claims handling, or government program administration.

• Understanding of the State Tort Claims Act and Miscellaneous Claims Act.
• Some understanding of property, casualty and liability insurance programs.
• Some knowledge of payment processing, procurement and/or contract management within the State.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competence or ability to learn Risk Management Information System (RMIS) for claims management.
• Competence or ability to learn OnBase and E1/JD Edwards preferred.

• Ability to work proactively under limited supervision.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Attention to Detail.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.