Assistant Pension Manager

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**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

• Distinguishing Features of Work\
• The Assistant Pension Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the
  
  

Pension Manager in overseeing the daily operations and strategic

direction of the City of Wichitas retirement systems, which include both

defined benefit and defined contribution plans. This position blends

technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, directly

contributing to the stability, efficiency, and long-term performance of

the City\'s pension and deferred compensation programs.

Wichita Retirement Systems (WRS) serves over 3,000 retirees and

beneficiaries, alongside more than 3,000 active and deferred

participants, maintaining a strong funded ratio of 88%. The Assistant

Pension Manager is integral to the smooth operation of these systems,

overseeing financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing

vendor relationships, and supervising staff. This role also actively

supports the development and execution of strategic initiatives,

ensuring the continued success and growth of the Citys retirement

systems.

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**Examples of Work Performed**

• Develops, maintains and monitors the budgets for the retirement
  
  

systems, Pension administration and the Deferred Compensation

Program.

• Reviews and analyzes ordinances, pension data and actuarial,
  
  

investment, and financial reports.

• Prepares the annual budget, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,
  
  

and special ad hoc reports to the Pension Boards and the Deferred

Compensation Board.

• Prepares and/or coordinates Pension Management publications.
• Develops and oversees Pension Management websites.
• Oversees and manages Pension Management databases.
• Assists in the oversight of all technical, financial, and retiree
  
  

payroll operations.

• Assists in the oversight of Pension Management\'s computer
  
  

applications.

• Conducts research, prepares reports, and presents report results as
  
  

requested.

• Assigns, delegates, and reviews the work of professional and
  
  

technical subordinates.

• Communicates directions and information to professional consultants,
  
  

providers, and managers for the retirement systems.

• Assists in the development of requests for proposals.
• Develops and oversees Pension Management educational programs.
• Carries out the duties of the Pension Manager in his/her absence.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a
  
  

vehicle.

• Other related duties may be assigned as needed
  
  

**Requirements of Work**

• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, retirement and pension fund
  
  

administration practices, principles, and procedures.

• Proficiency in using computers to develop electronic spreadsheets,
  
  

perform basic mathematical and descriptive statistical operations,

and produce written documents using word processing applications.

• Knowledge of, and the ability to prepare, budgets and implement
  
  

effective budgetary controls.

• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, management principles and
  
  

techniques.

• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, accounting principles and
  
  

practices.

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant state, federal, and local
  
  

laws, statutes, and regulations.

• Ability to conduct statistical studies and present data in written,
  
  

graphical, and oral formats.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
  
  

valid conclusions.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  
  

colleagues, other employees, retirees, and representatives of

external organizations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Completion of work assignments m y require the operation of a
  
  

vehicle.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in
  
  

the workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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