Director of Contributions and Plan Management

Recruitment #022616-MABZ72-120500

Summary Statement

An incumbent in this class is responsible for directing the development, implementation and overall administration of the State’s Defined Contribution Programs (DC), the State’s College Investment Plan (CIP), and the State’s Achieving a Better Life Experience Plan (ABLE) (collectively, the Plans), as guided, defined and adopted by the Deferred Compensation Council (DCC), the College Investment Plan Board (DCIP) and the Achieving a Better Life Experience Plan Board (ABLE Board), respectively (collectively, the Boards).

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Assists the Boards and agency heads in the development of a roadmap for achieving the strategic goals and objectives of the Plans and programs.
     
  • Oversees the preparation of complex studies, projects, reports and dashboards pertaining to the Plans and programs at the request of the Boards and/or agency heads.
     
  • Supervises, reviews, evaluates, coordinates, and prioritizes the work of staff and makes recommendations on hiring and disciplinary action.
     
  • Directs strategic initiatives of the Division and oversees development of multi-year projects and programs.
     
  • Develops and coordinates budget proposals for division's operating budget. Maintains/negotiates contractual agreements, develops request for proposals to implement provisions of state and federal regulations and/or to provide program services.
     
  • Interprets, explains and applies applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to the administration of the Plans and programs.
     
  • Develops and implements methods of evaluating the Plans and programs to ensure the delivery of quality services to meet participants’ needs.
     
  • Provides recommendations, guidance and direction to OST management for the purpose of meeting organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying/resolving problems/needs; recommends new and revised policies and procedures.
     
  • Promotes market awareness by identifying and procuring key technologies, reports, periodicals, training, memberships and symposia invitations.
     
  • Provides representation of OST at meetings, hearings, contract negotiations, presentations and committees.
     
  • Analyzes and drafts legislation, rules and regulations pertaining to the Plans.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Director of Contributions and Plan Management
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Public Administration or related field.
  2. Three years experience in program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives.
  3. Three years experience in applying or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures for tax-advantaged plans such as 529, 529a, 457(b), 403(b), 401(a) or comparable programs.
  4. Three years experience in strategic planning such as planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success.
  5. Three years experience in budget, grant or contract administration such as developing, monitoring and controlling budgets, grants, or contracts.
  6. Three years experience in staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews.

Additional Posting Information

A writing sample will be requested at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.