Senior Manager II, ERFC Information Technology

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Per the FCFPSA collective bargaining agreement, telework may be approved in limited circumstances as defined by Regulation 4417.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in employee benefit systems or pension fund technology, some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Knowledge of management principles and techniques of pension fund, employee benefits, business administration, and/or qualitative analysis.
• Knowledge of federal and state law governing public retirement accounting.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate a variety of policy and pension plan matters between political leaders, boards, and trustees.
• Ability to manage a variety of administrative, operational, and fiscal issues by analyzing information, evaluating results, and choosing the best approach to short- and long-term problems.
• Ability to act as a skilled change agent and utilize negotiating skills to manage confidential information and navigate sensitive organizational situations.
• Ability to budget, plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of personnel.
• Ability to design and implement continuous process improvement projects to ensure the highest quality service is provided to members and other stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively through public speaking and presentations, business and technical writing, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Master's degree.
• Experience in public accounting and auditing.
• Experience in pension fund systems technology.
• National Accredited Fiduciary (NAF)
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS).
• Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP): Pensions
• Knowledge of PensionGold, Lawson, Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS), or other pension software applications.

1. Plays a key role in achieving the objectives and goals under ERFC's long-term strategic plan and implements action plans for the accomplishment of these goals.
2. Directs, projects, and ensures the development of appropriate reports that are mandated by law or required by senior management, the FCPS School Board, and/or the ERFC Board of Trustees for consideration and action.
3. Exercises leadership in project management that includes the development, planning, initiation, and oversight of technology and/or financial office initiatives and deadlines.
4. Assists and provides guidance related to audit planning, audit execution, and compliance.
5. Participates in fiscal audits; provides required documentation and reporting support for compliance review.
6. Ensures technical systems implementation is in compliance with newly enacted legislation and retirement plan changes.
7. Researches new technology and provides recommendations that focus on continual improvement and future growth.
8. Tracks and resolves PensionGold software incident requests.
9. Evaluates and coordinates competitive requests for proposals (RFP) and invitations for bids (IFB) and makes recommendations for the selection and use of technology and/or professional service providers.
10. Projects need for, manages, and is accountable for human, physical, and technological resources with the goal of maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the office.
11. Recommends and implements administrative policies and procedures that improve efficiency and are cost effective.
12. Completes performance evaluations, defines key performance indicators and implements professional development programs for direct reports.
13. Collaborates with legal counsel, actuaries, and financial and/or investment advisors.
14. Performs related duties as required or assigned.