Retirement Policy & Research Manager

We are seeking a highly organized, independent, and proactive individual with strong written and oral communication skills to serve as a Retirement Research and Policy Manager within the Retirement Division of the State's Treasurer's Office.

Responsibilities

• Primary staffing of the Supplemental Plans, including defined contribution plans, deferred compensation plans, a single deposit investment account, and the municipal retiree health savings plan.
• Management of retiree health insurance plans, primarily for the Teachers system.
• Financial and professional-level review work.
• Collaboration with System actuaries to analyze trends.
• Oversight of contracted entities providing support to the systems.
• Analysis of legislative proposals.
• Serve as secretary (or backup) for three defined benefit retirement boards.
• Organize monthly meetings for each retirement board and other ad hoc meetings.
• Work with data from multiple sources to produce analysis, forecasts, and visually appealing summaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher and three (3) or more years of experience in planning, policy analysis, or public administration.
• OR five (5) or more years of experience in planning, policy analysis, or public administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in policy, public administration, law, or a related field.

Environmental Factors

• Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting.
• Interaction with state and federal officials and organizations may be required.
• Must be adaptable and able to work within tight deadlines and under considerable stress.
• Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium.
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Two ways to save for retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

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