Assistant Director

Represents the Mayor in labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing City employees. Authorized by Executive Order 38 (February 7, 1967), amended by Executive Order 13 (July 24, 1990). Administers the Health Benefits Program, Management Benefits Fund, Employee Assistance Program, Work Well NYC, Medicare Part B Reimbursement Program, and Pre-Tax Benefits & Citywide Programs, including the Deferred Compensation Plan and NYCE IRA. Serves as a resource to agencies on labor issues, works with the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) on innovations in City health insurance programs, and handles personnel/payroll issues, labor-management meetings, representation hearings, employee grievances, and arbitration matters.

About the role

The Assistant Director of the Health Insurance Payments & Receivables Division oversees financial operations for the City’s Health Benefits Program, including payments to 11 City health plans totaling over $10.8 billion annually. Responsibilities include processing and reconciling Medicare Part B/IRMAA payments to City retirees (~$650,000 annually), reconciling monthly banking statements, auditing financial accounts, and preparing cash budgets. The role also involves generating financial reports for the Executive Division, Comptroller’s Office, and OMB, and supervising a team of 4 staff members.

• Process and ensure accurate, timely payments of premiums to City health insurance carriers, coordinating with the City Comptroller and FISA payroll system.
• Manage payments and expenditures for self-funded programs, including the Management Benefits Fund, VDT, and Flexible Spending Accounts (DeCAP and Health Care Flexible Spending Account).
• Maintain accurate membership counts, Trust and Agency accounts, and reserve accounts with the Office of the Comptroller.
• Administer eligibility systems for City vested retiree groups, including membership records and billing mechanisms for optional benefit premiums.
• Review Health Insurance Carrier spending using FMS Info Advantage reports to analyze encumbrances and project funding needs for the fiscal year.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus one year of full-time paid experience within the last six years in fire, casualty, or surety insurance as a corporate insurance manager, insurance agent, insurance underwriter, or insurance broker; or
• High school graduation or equivalent (G.E.D. with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225) plus five years of satisfactory experience within the last six years in the roles described above; or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must be high school graduates with at least one year of experience in the last six years as described above.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Sage accounting software and the City’s FMS applications (a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, navigate multiple computer applications, and work efficiently while serving clients.
• Flexibility and quick learning ability.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs (see U.S. Department of Education’s website).

Pay

$67,549.00 – $95,637.00 annually.

Schedule

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Certain City employees with 2 continuous years of service may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.