Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support risk management initiatives, focusing on HIPAA compliance, IT risk, and enterprise risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, including IT risk, compliance, auditing, and operational risk. This position will play a key role in developing and executing risk management policies, performing risk assessments, and overseeing ongoing risk monitoring for the organization. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across various departments and functions, including IT, compliance, and operational areas. * Identify risks associated with delegated entities and work to mitigate those risks through proactive strategies and controls. * Develop, update, and implement risk management policies, including those related to HIPAA compliance, privacy, and security * Work closely with IT and compliance teams to assess and manage information security and privacy risks * Ensure policies and procedures are aligned with best practices in risk management, security, and regulatory requirements * Support IT in maintaining security controls, monitoring for vulnerabilities, and responding to emerging risks * Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management strategies and controls * Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership on the status of risk management efforts, including identified risks, mitigation efforts, and compliance * Develop and execute a risk management plan that includes ongoing assessments and periodic audits * Identify opportunities for process improvements within the organization's risk management practices * Re-engineer existing processes and policies to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements * Serve as a change agent, driving improvements and fostering a culture of risk awareness across the organization