Retirement Technology Officer - SamCERA (Open & Promotional)

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Retirement Technology Officer-SamCERA.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

The Position

The Retirement Technology Officer will have full programmatic responsibility for all complex technology and automation functions in SamCERA. They will plan, organize, review, and direct all information technology functions and activities within SamCERA; develop and implement short- and long-range automation tactics and strategies; develop standards and policies; and train and direct assigned personnel.

This position is distinguished from other County information technology manager positions by its full responsibility for multiple technologies utilized in SamCERA and will exercise direct supervision over technical employees. The Retirement Technology Officer will receive general direction from the Assistant Executive Officer.

Rewarding aspects of the job:

The role of the Retirement Technology Officer offers several rewards beyond just a paycheck. You’ll be directly involved in shaping technology that helps safeguard retirement benefit information for over 13,000 SamCERA members and their beneficiaries. You’ll be joining an organization that is dedicated to creating a culture of collaborative working relationships to achieve results, values individual voices and innovative ideas, and supports an employee’s well-being and a healthy work-life balance.

Challenging aspects of the job:

As the Retirement Technology Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing all technology aspects of a $6.4 billion pension system, which includes but is not limited to, working with multiple vendors and ensuring agreed-upon work is being performed, negotiating IT agreements, keeping up to date on regulatory changes and latest technology trends, managing IT projects and mitigating data security risks.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is seven years of experience, including five years in a management level responsible for managing automated systems, application project and staff.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Monday, July 8, 2024, by 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Week of July 15, 2024

Panel Interviews: Week of August 5, 2024