Deputy Chief Actuary, SG-600 Item#01552

NY HELP No Agency State Comptroller, Office of the Title Deputy Chief Actuary, SG-600 Item#01552 Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $192710 to $255340 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 110 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12236 Duties Description Seeking executive-level Deputy Chief Actuary to support the Chief Actuary and the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), as part of the actuarial team internal to OSC. Ideal candidate will have substantial project management and actuarial expertise, including actuarial valuations, experience studies, and personnel management. Additional experience with gain/loss analysis, regulatory compliance, pricing valuations for legislative proposals, and public sector employment a plus. Minimum Qualifications u2022 Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) AND eight (8) years of actuarial experience.ORu2022 Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) AND Enrolled Actuary (EA) AND eight (8) years of actuarial experience.ORu2022 Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) AND ten (10) years of pension experience with four (4) years of experience supervising actuaries (may be concurrent). Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: u2022 FSA in the retirement benefits track with EA credentials.u2022 History working in the public pension arena.u2022 Experience leading (not merely supervising) a team of actuaries whose specialized skills and knowledge may outmatch your own.u2022 Experience supporting decision makers while maintaining a neutral tone.Knowledgeu2022 Fluency in ASOPs related to the pension practice area.u2022 Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Access.u2022 Expertise in data analytics and Tableau.Skillsu2022 Ability to manage a small team with care and comradery.u2022 Ability to facilitate then leverage enthusiasm.u2022 Experience developing high-level solutions, passing through minutia only when necessary.u2022 Experience explaining complex actuarial work in a helpful manner, with a level of detail suited to the audience.Abilitiesu2022 Ability to work pragmatically.u2022 Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and issue recommendations with humility.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agencyu2019s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employeeu2019s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:u2022 A state pension with vesting after five yearsu2019 serviceu2022 Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependentsu2022 Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health careu2022 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insuranceu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 Holiday and paid time offu2022 Shift and geographic pay differentialsu2022 A committed continuous learning environmentu2022 Informational Brown Bag sessions u2022 Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellnessu2022 OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areasu2022 And much more Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name David Heaphy Telephone (518) 474-1924 Fax (518) 486-6723 Email Address Address Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources 110 State Street, 12th Floor City Albany State NY Zip Code 12236 Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:Reference Item #01552-DJH on your cover letter for proper routing. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division Contact: Cara DavidsonEmail Address:

Created: 2026-04-09