Retirement Manager

Retirement Manager The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a vibrant waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the Retirement Manager position. An Overview The City of Alexandria’s Finance Department is looking for a personable, collaborative, detail-oriented Retirement Manager to join our team. As a member of the Pension and Payroll Division, the Retirement Manager provides staff support to the employee/employer pension investment board in administering the investments of the public safety and supplemental defined benefit contribution plan. Under the guidance of the Retirement Administrator, this position will supervise a team of four Retirement Specialists. In the absence of the Retirement Administrator, this position will serve as the Retirement Administrator. What You Should Bring The ideal candidate is a people-oriented, self-motivated professional, who can also manage critical details and perform financial analysis. Additional skills and abilities include: Supervisory experience Administrative support for monthly and quarterly pension meetings Knowledge and experience working with state retirement and pension plans Strong customer service experience Forward thinking approach to technology Comfortability speaking in front of a group, conducting training and informational meetings The Opportunity – Examples of Work Trains, guides, reviews, coaches, motivates staff Supports all aspects related to operational, technical, and organizational administration of the nine retirement plans; Develops, reviews, implements, and documents internal administrative procedures; Develops and maintains strong internal controls to detect and prevent errors in transactions and calculations; Acts as liaison to third-party administrators and other City support staff (ITS & Payroll); Supports the City’s liaison to the investment consultant and investment manager; Administrative support for the 4 investment board Reviews data and benefit calculations; Supports the Retirement Administrator in the preparation of exhibits for the ACFR and Internal Auditor; Maintains compliance with relevant Federal, State, and local regulations/guidelines Maintains strong working relationships with professionals inside and outside the organization; serves as the primary contact for vendors and other city departments Provide counseling and education to employees on the City’s retirement plans Coordinates and leads retirement workshops & training Counsels prospective retirees and terminating employees on retirement options, coordinates preparation of required applications for the distribution process Assists in interpreting laws, regulations and policies, and assists in the review and updates of plan documents and collective bargaining agreements; Cover the duties of the Retirement Administrator when they are absent. Performs related work as required. About the Department The City of Alexandria's Finance Department is a fast-paced, diverse, and customer service focused operation that is responsible for: the assessment, collection, and enforcement of all City taxes, the management of cash flow and investments, accounting for and reporting the City’s financial position, processing payroll, executing a fair and competitive procurement environment, assessing all real and personal property in the City, managing the City’s risk and safety programs, and managing the City’s pension plans. The Finance Department has seven divisions and in fiscal year 2027 is operating with a total budget of $16.6 million and 107 FTE positions. The Finance Department is committed to providing equitable, customer-focused service that treats all employees, residents, and business owners with professionalism, fairness, compassion, and respect, while fostering trust through inclusive, accessible, and transparent financial practices.

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a vibrant waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the Retirement Manager position.

The City of Alexandria’s Finance Department is looking for a personable, collaborative, detail-oriented Retirement Manager to join our team. As a member of the Pension and Payroll Division, the Retirement Manager provides staff support to the employee/employer pension investment board in administering the investments of the public safety and supplemental defined benefit contribution plan. Under the guidance of the Retirement Administrator, this position will supervise a team of four Retirement Specialists. In the absence of the Retirement Administrator, this position will serve as the Retirement Administrator.

The ideal candidate is a people-oriented, self-motivated professional, who can also manage critical details and perform financial analysis. Additional skills and abilities include:

Supervisory experience

Administrative support for monthly and quarterly pension meetings

Knowledge and experience working with state retirement and pension plans

Strong customer service experience

Forward thinking approach to technology

Comfortability speaking in front of a group, conducting training and informational meetings

Trains, guides, reviews, coaches, motivates staff

Supports all aspects related to operational, technical, and organizational administration of the nine retirement plans;

Develops, reviews, implements, and documents internal administrative procedures;

Develops and maintains strong internal controls to detect and prevent errors in transactions and calculations;

Acts as liaison to third-party administrators and other City support staff (ITS & Payroll);

Supports the City’s liaison to the investment consultant and investment manager;

Administrative support for the 4 investment board

Reviews data and benefit calculations;

Supports the Retirement Administrator in the preparation of exhibits for the ACFR and Internal Auditor;

Maintains compliance with relevant Federal, State, and local regulations/guidelines

Maintains strong working relationships with professionals inside and outside the organization; serves as the primary contact for vendors and other city departments

Provide counseling and education to employees on the City’s retirement plans

Coordinates and leads retirement workshops & training

Counsels prospective retirees and terminating employees on retirement options, coordinates preparation of required applications for the distribution process

Assists in interpreting laws, regulations and policies, and assists in the review and updates of plan documents and collective bargaining agreements;

Cover the duties of the Retirement Administrator when they are absent.

Performs related work as required.

The City of Alexandria's Finance Department is a fast-paced, diverse, and customer service focused operation that is responsible for: the assessment, collection, and enforcement of all City taxes, the management of cash flow and investments, accounting for and reporting the City’s financial position, processing payroll, executing a fair and competitive procurement environment, assessing all real and personal property in the City, managing the City’s risk and safety programs, and managing the City’s pension plans. The Finance Department has seven divisions and in fiscal year 2027 is operating with a total budget of $16.6 million and 107 FTE positions.

The Finance Department is committed to providing equitable, customer-focused service that treats all employees, residents, and business owners with professionalism, fairness, compassion, and respect, while fostering trust through inclusive, accessible, and transparent financial practices.

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