<strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Lead comprehensive assessments of clients' current crop insurance operations, processes, and technology infrastructure</li><li>Identify and evaluate opportunities for modernization, including process automation, data analytics integration, and the adoption of new digital platforms</li><li>Develop strategic, data-driven roadmaps to help clients achieve their business objectives for efficiency, growth, and compliance</li><li>Leverage a strong professional network to foster relationships, develop new business opportunities, and enhance KPMG's presence in the crop insurance marketplace</li><li>Serve as a primary subject matter expert on client-facing engagements, providing insights on industry trends, best practices, and competitive landscape</li><li>Manage engagement teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality work products</li><li>Contribute to firm thought leadership through articles, industry presentations, and internal knowledge sharing</li><li>Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum ten years of recent, direct experience within the crop insurance industry</li><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in assessing end-to-end crop insurance operations, from underwriting and policy administration to claims processing and reporting</li><li>Proven ability to analyze supporting technology and identify clear opportunities for modernization and improvement</li><li>An established and robust network of contacts within the crop insurance ecosystem, including carriers, agencies, Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs), and technology vendors</li><li>Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and key business drivers shaping the industry</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills</li><li>Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)<br><br></li></ul><em>KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).<br><br></em><em>Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG.<br><br></em><em>KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.<br><br></em><em>KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.<br><br></em><em>Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br><br></em><strong>Pay Rate Range<br><br></strong>250 - 400 USD hourly<br><br>