Director, Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The State of Nebraska is searching for a strategic, customer focused executive to fill the position of Director of the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems. The Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems (NPERS) administers several statewide retirement systems and one deferred compensation plan for the State of Nebraska. As Director, you will report to a nine-member board and be responsible for overall planning, organization, development, supervision, direction and coordination of the on-going operations of the Systems. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. As Director, you will be responsible to: Administer six separate employee retirement plans with a total membership of approximately 175,840 active, inactive, and retired employees. Provide strategic oversight of agency functions and serve as a liaison with the Governor, State agencies, the Legislature, member groups, agency attorney, internal auditor, and the consulting actuary. Design, develop and implement sound fiscal and accounting procedures, records, and practices and be familiar with the general financial and management characteristics of financial institutions. Establish both short and long-term goals for the agency and the various pensions systems. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Nebraska Investment Council. The Nebraska Investment Council is responsible for investing the retirement assets.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will preferably have an advanced degree in business administration, public administration, finance/accounting or related field, and relevant training in, experience with, or demonstrated knowledge of qualified public employee retirement plan administration as well as supervisory or management experience.
• The Director shall not be a member of the board.
• Appointment is subject to approval by the Governor.
• Nebraska State Statutes Public Employees Retirement System Statute 84-1501 to 84-1514

Responsibilities

• Administer six separate employee retirement plans with a total membership of approximately 175,840 active, inactive, and retired employees.
• Provide strategic oversight of agency functions and serve as a liaison with the Governor, State agencies, the Legislature, member groups, agency attorney, internal auditor, and the consulting actuary.
• Design, develop and implement sound fiscal and accounting procedures, records, and practices and be familiar with the general financial and management characteristics of financial institutions.
• Establish both short and long-term goals for the agency and the various pensions systems.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Nebraska Investment Council.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees