Minimum 5-7 years of experience with public-sector pension systems.
Proven track record in enterprise system or ERP replacements.
Demonstrated expertise in public retirement administration.
Skilled in performing business and technical requirements analysis.
Experience in evaluating existing systems and business workflows.
Strong background in system procurement and vendor selection processes.
Knowledgeable in supporting enterprise system implementations.
Responsibilities
Assess and analyze current Pension Administration System (PAS) environment and business operations.
Identify gaps in workflows and current system functionality.
Develop detailed business and technical requirements for a new PAS.
Support procurement processes, including vendor selection for replacement PAS.
Provide unbiased consulting guidance throughout project phases.
Assist in the implementation of the selected PIC and ensure a smooth transition.
Coordinate with stakeholders during various project activities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a public-sector organization.
Potential to extend involvement in phases for oversight and quality assurance.
Role permits independent and objective decision-making.
Engagement in critical project phases from assessment to implementation.
Possibility to address real challenges in public retirement administration.
Full Job Description
Senior Pension Administration System (PAS) Consultant - Fairfax, VA
Role and Responsibilities
Client is seeking an experienced Senior Pension Administration System (PAS) Consultant to support the assessment, replacement planning, procurement, and implementation of a new Pension Administration System.
The consultant will evaluate the current PAS environment and business operations, identify workflow and system gaps, develop comprehensive business and technical requirements, establish procurement requirements for a replacement PAS, and support the County through the procurement, vendor selection, and implementation processes.
The consultant must operate independently and objectively and must not have affiliations or financial interests with pension administration system vendors that could create a conflict of interest.
Current-State Assessment
Conduct an information systems analysis of FCRS business operations.
Assess the existing Pension Administration System and its ability to support current operational and member-service needs.
Review existing staff workflows and system capabilities.
Identify gaps between business processes and current PAS functionality.
Business & Technical Requirements
Develop detailed business requirements supporting FCRS's future operations.
Develop detailed technical requirements for the replacement PAS.
Translate identified business-process gaps into future-state system requirements.
Develop comprehensive technical and operational requirements for procurement of the replacement PAS.
PAS Procurement & Vendor Selection
Support FCRS throughout the procurement process for the replacement PAS.
Assist with the selection of the new Pension Administration System.
Provide objective, unbiased consulting guidance throughout requirements development and procurement.
Support the County in achieving the objectives and deliverables established for the project phases.
Implementation Support
Assist FCRS with implementation of the selected replacement PAS.
Support transition from requirements and procurement activities into implementation.
Coordinate with appropriate County/FCRS stakeholders throughout implementation activities.
Optional Implementation Oversight / PM / QA
Subject to County approval, funding, and contractor performance, the consultant may be retained for an additional phase to provide:
Implementation oversight
Project management
Quality assurance
Oversight of the implementation of the new Pension Administration System
Minimum Qualification
Experience with public-sector pension systems.
Experience with enterprise system or ERP replacements.
Experience with public retirement administration.
Experience performing business and technical requirements analysis.
Experience evaluating existing systems and business workflows.
Experience supporting system procurement and vendor selection.
Experience supporting enterprise system implementation.
Ability to provide recent, relevant experience with the subject matter of the contract.
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