Chief Risk Officer, SERS (Administrative Officer 5)
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Chief Risk Officer, SERS (Administrative Officer 5)
Salary
$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-44411-08670
Department
State Employees' Retirement System
Division
SR Ex Dir Off
Opening Date
04/02/2026
Closing Date
4/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
08670
Position Number
50703107
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST10
Bureau / Division Code
00701000
Bureau / Division
SERS Executive Director's Office
Worksite Address
30 North 3rd Street
Worksite Address
5th Floor
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
Pamela Pheasant
Contact Phone
717.237.0265
Contact Email
ppheasant@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The PA State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is seeking a skilled risk management professional to lead and implement its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This position serves as Chief Risk Officer for SERS and will drive ERM strategy across the agency. Don't miss this opportunity to apply your risk management experience and skills to a challenging and rewarding career in public service-apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will identify, assess, manage, and collaboratively mitigate agency operational risks in accordance with Commonwealth ERM policy and standards, industry standards and regulatory requirements, and the strategic goals and objectives of SERS. This position reports directly to the SERS Executive Director and works closely with the SERS Board, senior leadership, and agency program personnel to foster risk awareness, to facilitate collaboration on risk management efforts, and to incorporate ERM principles and practices into the agency's operations and organizational culture.
Interested in learning more? Additional details can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50703107) .
About SERS: Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation's oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of more than246,000 employees and retireesfor 96 public sector employers. In 2025, SERS paid more than$4.0 billionin benefitsand managed nearly$50 billion in assets. Additional information is available at www.SERS.pa.gov .
Our mission is to prepare our members and participants to achieve financial security in retirement. We achieve this through focusing on our mission, acting ethically and with integrity, empowering our members, embracing innovation, fostering life work balance, modeling an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing and developing team members, collaborating, and finding joy in our work.
SERS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to our team. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, embraces the contributions of all team members, and leverages diversity in people, ideas, and experiences to achieve our highest potential.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
A work schedule beginning and ending between 7:30am - 5:00pm, inclusive, with a half-hour or one-hour unpaid meal period will be considered, dependent on operational requirements. The requested work schedule may not end prior to 4:00pm.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part-time (hybrid telework schedule), depending on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you must work on-site at the work location specified in this job posting. Telework arrangements are subject to change. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Financial Disclosure: The individual appointed to this position will be required to disclose financial information consistent with provisions of the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act and the Governor's Code of Conduct.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university ;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 4 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?
Yes
No
04
If claiming experience in the previous question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience AND the specific duties you performed in personnel and fiscal management, budgeting, AND procurement, as supported in the employment history section of your application. In order to qualify for this position, you MUST have experience in EACH of the following areas: personnel and fiscal management, budgeting, AND procurement.
05
How many years of full-time progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work do you possess
8 years or more
7 but less than 8 years
6 but less than 7 years
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
07
What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Master's degree or higher
Bachelor's degree
Some coursework
None
08
If you have not completed college coursework in one of the fields listed in the previous question, how much college coursework have you completed in another field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
09
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management program incorporating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles in alignment with the agency's strategic plan, goals, and objectives.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience DEVELOPING and IMPLEMENTING a risk management program incorporating ERM principles.
B. I have experience DEVELOPING or IMPLEMENTING a risk management program incorporating ERM principles.
C. I have experience DEVELOPING or IMPLEMENTING any program in alignment with the agency's strategic plan, goals, and objectives.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business management or business administration.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to the work behavior above.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience developing or implementing programs - specify the area
Your level of responsibility
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DATA ANALYSIS
Collect, organize, and analyze data to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making on risk probability, impact, and mitigation strategies across the business enterprise.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to identify risks and draw conclusions.
B. I have experience collecting and organizing data, but someone else analyzed the data to identify risks and to draw conclusions.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, business statistics, or business analytics.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data
Your experience analyzing data to identify risks and draw conclusions
Your level of responsibility
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROCESS EVALUATION
Evaluate effectiveness of internal business controls and processes to identify risks and recommend improvements.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience evaluating the effectiveness of internal business controls and processes. I was responsible for identifying risks and developing recommendations for improvements.
B. I have experience evaluating the effectiveness of internal business controls and processes to identify risks, but someone else recommended improvements to the controls and processes I evaluated.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to risk management or operations management.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to evaluating internal controls and processes
Your experience identifying risks
Your experience recommending improvements to internal business controls and processes
Your level of responsibility
18
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
