Deputy Director of the Special Projects Unit (PROGRAM MANAGER III)

Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems; Baltimore (MD); Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System is seeking a Deputy Director of the Special Projects Unit in Baltimore. This management role oversees special projects, ensures fiduciary obligations are met, and supervises staff, reporting to the Director of Special Projects.

The position requires strong program leadership, managing retirement benefits, audits, and compliance, and collaborating with disability and legal departments; it is hybrid telework-eligible in Baltimore's Central Business

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of professional work experience, including at least 3 years leading or supervising staff.
• Experience managing complex programs, processes, or assignments preferably involving retirement benefits, audits, claims, or compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff while managing day-to-day operations and balancing competing priorities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and special assignments while collaborating with internal and external agencies.
• High-level understanding of pension law, regulations, and tax law.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee special projects and programs within the unit.
• Provide administrative oversight to ensure fiduciary obligations are met.
• Supervise staff and manage day-to-day operations.
• Serve as liaison between disability and legal departments.
• Develop administrative policies and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Staff supervision

Program management

Collaboration

Multitasking

Pension law knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Deputy Director of the Special Projects Unit is a management position within the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System that oversees special projects and programs while providing administrative oversight to ensure fiduciary obligations are met. The role works closely with the Director of Special Projects to manage staff, oversee the disability claims process, serve as liaison between disability and legal departments, and develop administrative policies and procedures. This position is hybrid telework-eligible and located in Baltimore's Central Business District.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years of professional work experience, including at least 3 years leading or supervising staff
• Experience managing complex programs, processes, or assignments preferably involving retirement benefits, audits, claims, or compliance
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff while managing day-to-day operations and balancing competing priorities
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and special assignments while collaborating with internal and external agencies
• High-level understanding of pension law, regulations, and tax law