Description

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is seeking their next Administrator. PSPRS was established in 1968 by state law to provide a uniform, consistent, and equitable statewide retirement program for Arizona’s public safety personnel who regularly perform hazardous duty in service to Arizona residents. In accordance with state statutes, PSPRS provides outstanding service to those who protect and govern the state. PSPRS delivers unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona's community of police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees. PSPRS currently manages over $26 billion in assets and is nationally recognized for its administrative and pension management excellence. 

The Administrator is appointed by the 9-member Board of Trustees and maintains a staff of 111 full-time employees, supplemented by contract professionals including investment advisors, legislative consultants, and actuaries. The Administrator is charged with the oversight of administration and pension management operations to ensure, with the Board’s direction, alignment with the mission and goals of PSPRS consistent with state statute. To meet this challenge, the Administrator manages a team of division leaders to prioritize initiatives and lead the forward progress of the organization to maintain a strong and stable pension fund.  

To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the link below:

Position Specification

 To apply please send your resume to Tamara at [email protected]

Requirements

Education & Experience
-Bachelor's degree required, with a preference for an MBA, MPA, MSF or relevant advanced degree
-10+ years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience
-Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors or Board of Trustees with diverse 
backgrounds
-Demonstrated success in leading complex organizations in alignment with a clear mission
Essential Knowledge & Skills
-Financial acumen including principles of accounting, investments, and actuarial data, preferably 
in government pension fund environment
-Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices related 
to pension plans
-Strong leadership and management skills including managing through subordinate staff and 
developing effective management teams
-Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with effective organizational abilities to prioritize and 
execute tasks
-Ability to utilize information to develop action plans for both short- and long-term goals
Critical Competencies
-Experience managing large, complex organizations with significant fiduciary responsibilities
-Ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups while maintaining 
independence
-Strong communication skills with ability to listen, foster transparent communication, and 
navigate sensitive political environments
-Commitment to a high-level of customer service to both internal and external customers
-Proven track record of implementing Board directives and maintaining effective Board 
relationships
-Experience with legislative relations and regulatory compliance in government or quasi-government environment
-Familiarity with state legislative processes and the ability to navigate diverse political 
landscapes

Preferred Qualifications
-Experience working with labor unions and employee representative organizations
-Government or public sector leadership experience
-Professional certifications relevant to pension administration or public finance