Fairfax County Public Schools

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Assists the executive director with financial services, communications programs, and member services of the Educational Employees' Retirement System of Fairfax County (ERFC); designs, recommends, and oversees the implementation of strategic initiatives that continually develop fiscal accountability, brand marketing, and customer services in alignment with office goals; serves as a liaison to the Board of Trustees, School Board, Division Superintendent, and Leadership Team. Location: Fairview Park Deputy Executive Director, ERFC Operations Percent Full-Time: Full Time Contract Length: 260-Day Contract Salary Grade [Salary Information] : Unified Scale-Schedule C/Grade 005-FCFPSA Pay Frequency: Monthly Closing Date: 17-Feb-2026 Open Until Filled: No Office: ERFC Re-Adv. Position: No Qualifications: Required • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, marketing, communications, or related field. • Six (6) years of experience in employee benefits operations, business administration, finance or accounting, customer service programming, market branding, and/or investment communications, 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. • Knowledge of management principles and techniques of pension fund administration, employee benefits, or business administration. • 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 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. Preferred • Master's degree. • Public pension fund experience. • Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS). • Project Management Professional certification (PMP). • National Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) • Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP): Pensions • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) • Knowledge of federal and state law governing public employee retirement systems. • Familiarity with PensionGold, Lawson, or other pension software applications. Posting Title: Deputy Executive Director, ERFC Operations Job Type: Finance/Accounting Major Duties/Essential Functions: • 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. • Directs, projects, and ensures the development of appropriate reports that are mandated by law or required by senior management and/or the ERFC Board of Trustees for consideration and action. • Presents information and recommendations to senior management team, FCPS School Board, or ERFC Board of Trustees. • Provides succession planning analysis and hiring plans to ensure the long-term stability and growth of ERFC. • Assists and provides guidance related to forecasting, budget development, and budget implementation. • Directs market branding and communication development in support of strategic initiatives. • Exercises leadership in project management that includes the development, planning, initiation, and oversight of key performance metrics, legislative administration, workflow process, and professional development initiatives and deadlines. • Identifies areas of improvement and continually develops cost effective administrative policies and procedures that improve staff efficiency, business productivity, and customer service. • Oversees strategic audit activities, including high-level reporting, related to operations and communications. • Manages risk and matters of compliance related to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and mandates. • Ensures implementation and compliance with newly enacted legislation and retirement plan changes. • Evaluates and coordinates competitive requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for bids (IFBs) and makes recommendations for the selection and use of professional service providers. • Researches new technology and provides recommendations that focus on continual improvement and future growth. • Projects need for, manages, and is accountable for human, physical, and financial resources with the goal of maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the office. • Reviews and approves staff professional training programs for team development and upskilling. • Defines staff key performance indicators, completes performance evaluations, and implements professional development programs for direct reports. • Collaborates with legal counsel and actuaries, • Ensures proper auditing of ERFC benefit estimates and claims. • Performs related duties as required or assigned. Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 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.