Qureos Mentor

Montgomery County, MD

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Position</b></h2></div><br>
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<b>Please note: </b>The salary range below represents this position&rsquo;s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range(s) for this position will be based on the candidate&rsquo;s qualifications and experience.<br>
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If Filled at the Retirement Analyst - Grade N23: <b>$76,742 - $106,772</b><br>
If Filled at the Senior Retirement Analyst - Grade N26: <b>$87,235 - 134,054</b></p><p><b><br>
WHO WE ARE</b><br>
The mission of the Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans organization is to manage prudent investment programs for the members of the Employee Retirement Plans and their beneficiaries. Our three divisions &ndash; Investment, Financial, and Member Services &ndash; work together and within a fast-paced and deadline driven environment to provide a wide variety of services and work products. Our teams perform advanced-level analytical and advisory functions for multiple defined contribution/benefit retirement plans totaling approximately $6B, and provide in-depth customer service and counsel to over 16,000 plan members consisting of current employees, retirees, and other beneficiaries.</p><p><b>
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR</b><br>
The Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans (MCERP) is looking for an experienced Senior Retirement Analyst who is keenly interested in working in a high-volume and fast-paced work environment aimed to serve our local government and workforce. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently to successfully perform analytical and advisory functions concerning the County's defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans, and provide advanced-level retirement counsel and service to all customers and stakeholders.</p><p><b>
Highly successful employees within MCERP:</b></p><ul><li>
have strong time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.</li><li>
can work independently and reliably within a detail oriented and deadline driven environment.</li><li>
apply their considerable knowledge of and experience working with public pension and defined contribution retirement plans.</li><li>
communicate professionally and excel at explaining complex, technical, or financial information to various audiences and customers (via telephone, presentations, reports, email, etc.).</li><li>
effectively manage a wide portfolio of responsibilities, projects, and competing priorities.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Be Doing</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>This position is responsible for the day to day administration of the County&rsquo;s various retirement plans, as described below. You will provide accurate and timely responses to incoming requests from retirees, current employees, stakeholders, and other beneficiary recipients as MCERP receives minimally 150 requests per week via telephone, email, and walk-in clients. You will also share your enthusiasm for retirement planning by leading seminars, presentations, and events for County employees.</p><p><b><br>
Employees&rsquo; Retirement System (ERS) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)</b></p><ul><li>
Read and interpret retirement plan documents with a basic understanding of related rules and regulations.</li><li>
Prepare and review the processing of monthly pension and disability payments.</li><li>
Review Qualified Domestic Relation Orders (QDROs) according to County guidelines.</li><li>
Maintain and update member information in database. Work with the ERP Implementation Team to ensure payment data integrity and systems security of retiree pension payments in the PeopleSoft module.</li><li>
Develop business processes.</li></ul><p><b>
Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Guaranteed Retirement Income Plan (GRIP)</b></p><ul><li>
Review participation by County employees in these plans to determine eligibility and processing of refunds.</li><li>
Read and interpret retirement plan documents with a basic understanding of related rules and regulations.</li><li>
Review of distribution forms.</li></ul><p><b>
All Retirement Plans</b></p><ul><li>
Analyze and research complex financial issues and prepare written/oral reports addressing issues related to payments and benefits from the County's retirement plans.</li><li>
Provide guidance and assistance to County retirees on matters pertaining to pension payment activities.</li><li>
Assist with planning and conducting educational seminars, communication, and events for employees.</li><li>
Recommend new approaches and draft procedures to enhance the efficiency of the processing of retirement plan activities.</li></ul><p><br>
This position may be underfilled as a Retirement Analyst, Grade N23. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the Proficiency Advancement process, they are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Senior Retirement Analyst level, Grade N26.
</p></div><p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>PLEASE NOTE</b><b>: To be considered for this position, you MUST document on your resume the </b><b>day-to-day administration of public pension plans, which includes the determination of eligibility, calculation of benefits, and coordination with service providers. Applicants who do not list this experience will not be considered.</b></p><p><b>
Education</b>: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, finance or another field that provided a strong foundation in the area(s) of assignment.</p><p><b>
Experience</b>: <b><i>If filled at the Retirement Analyst, Grade N23 Level:</i></b> Three (3) years of professional experience in the day-to-day administration of public pension plans, which included determination of eligibility, calculation of benefits, coordination with service providers and application of a large number of eligibility and benefit variables across multiple plans, altogether vis-&agrave;-vis defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans.</p><p><b>
Experience: </b><b><i>If filled at the Senior Retirement Analyst, Grade N26 Level:</i></b> Considerable (5 years) professional experience in the day-to-day administration of public pension plans, which included determination of eligibility, calculation of benefits, counsel of employees and retirees, coordination with service providers and application of a large number of eligibility and benefit variables across multiple plans, altogether vis-&agrave;-vis defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans.</p><p><b>
Equivalency: </b>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><ul><li>Experience with managing programs and projects.</li><li>
Experience with researching and identifying relevant sources of information and synthesizing and analyzing<br>
 data of various complexity and importance.</li><li>
Experience with retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans.</li><li>
Experience with computer applications/software such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Access, to maintain databases and perform complex financial analysis.</li><li>
Experience with HRIS/pension systems &amp; its functionalities in managing, reporting, improving retirement processes &amp; services.</li><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills.</li></ul></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p><b>IMPORTANT INFORMATION</b></p>
<p><i>The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.</i></p>
<p><i>Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at </i><i>Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov</i><i>. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.</i></p>
<p><i>MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on </i><i>Hiring Preference</i><i>.</i></p>
<p><i>All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a &quot;Lateral Transfer&quot; candidate and may be considered for an interview.</i></p>
<p><i>This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.</i></p>
<p><i>If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.</i></p>
<p><b><i>Montgomery County Ethics Law</i></b><i>: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's &quot;Public Employees&quot; (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at </i><i>19A-12 of the County Code</i><i>. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the </i><i>Ethics Commission</i><i> website.</i></p></div></div></div>

Retirement Analyst / Senior Retirement Analyst, Grade N23/Grade N26

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Position</b></h2></div><br>
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<p><b>Please note:</b><b> The approved salary for this position is $65,000.00 annually and is non-negotiable. This is a one-year term position with the chance to renew for a second year based on performance and the Council&rsquo;s needs. The expected start date for this position is January 2026.</b></p><div><b><br>
WHO WE ARE</b></div><div>
The Montgomery County Council hires outstanding professionals who are dedicated to public policy work that influences and shapes our community. Our synergy of talent, resources and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts, and residents on a wide range of issues implemented through new policies and programs, legislation, budgeting, and land use decisions. The Council is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of more than one million residents as they govern for today and plan for the future.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR</b></div><div>
As part of the Montgomery County Council&rsquo;s successful full year Fellows Program for students who have completed a master&rsquo;s degree in public policy or a related field, the Council is now seeking an outstanding public policy graduate to work as a Racial Equity and Social Justice Fellow beginning in mid-January 2026.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Fellow will work as part of the Council&rsquo;s non-partisan central staff team, providing objective research, analysis, and evaluation of policies, programs, and activities related to racial equity and social justice. They will have the opportunity to work directly with other Council staff, Councilmembers, and staff in the Executive Branch and other agencies of County Government.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key elements of the Fellows Program:</b></div><ul><li>
The Fellow will join the Senior Racial Equity Manager working on a variety of issues related to racial equity and social justice and may include topics such as education, health, housing, transportation, land use, or public safety.</li><li>
The Fellow will prepare and present analyses at Council and Committee meetings.</li><li>
The Fellow will also be asked to work on longer-term research projects to be presented to the Council.</li><li>
Part of the role will involve becoming an expert on national trends in selected subjects matters and recommending innovative programs and policies for the consideration of the Council.</li><li>
The Fellow will be introduced to those in leadership roles throughout government.</li><li>
The Fellow will assist in the design and facilitation, and program management support, of the Council&rsquo;s racial equity and social justice learning series.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Be Doing</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>The work will require performing analysis of complex policy and fiscal issues for the County Council on one or more policy areas over which it has oversight (e.g., health and human services, public safety, the environment, housing, and education). This specific position will focus on racial equity and social justice issues.</div><div></div><div><br>
Responsibilities include working as a member of the Council&rsquo;s analytical team to review legislative and budget programs, issues, and policies and develop recommendations for the Council. Specific analytical assignments for this position vary with the Council's needs and priorities.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, analytic ability using different tools and a desire to work as a team.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS</b></div><div>
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete all application materials, including:</div><ul><li><div>
Cover Letter</div></li><li><div>
Resume</div></li><li><div>
Responses to the supplemental questions listed below:</div><br>
<ul><li>
Why are you interested in the position of Public Policy Fellow at the County Council?</li><li>
How can you ensure that your work incorporates a racial equity and social justice perspective?</li></ul></li></ul><div>
The cover letter, resume, and responses to the questions should be attached as Word or PDF files. Candidates selected for consideration for this position may also be required to provide writing samples and/or complete a writing assessment at a later date. Candidates must provide written responses (limit your response to 300 words or fewer per supplemental question).</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Please note:</b> This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside of the office. It may also require occasional evening and/or weekend hours to support training, meetings, or community events. Candidates must be available to work outside of standard business hours as needed.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Education</b>: A master&rsquo;s degree in public administration, political science, business administration, economics, engineering, or other field related to the target position, obtained within thirty-six (36) months prior to the start date or obtained by June of the current year.<br>
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<b>Equivalency</b>: None</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><p>All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated &quot;Qualified,&quot; placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview.</p><p><b>
Consideration for interviews will be based on the following:</b></p><ul><li>
Receipt of ALL attachments specified in the Application Instructions above; attached as Word or PDF files to candidate's application.<ul><li><div>
Cover Letter</div></li><li><div>
Resume</div></li><li><div>
Responses to the supplemental questions listed below:</div><ul><li>
Why are you interested in the position of Public Policy Fellow at the County Council?</li><li>
How can you ensure that your work incorporates a racial equity and social justice perspective?</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>
A GPA of 3.0 or higher</li><li>
Relevant experience demonstrating a commitment to racial equity and social justice in a professional and/or academic setting</li><li>
Policy and/or legislative research experience</li><li>
Experience with quantitative analysis of policy options</li><li>
Outstanding written and oral communication skills</li><li>
Direct experience establishing relationships and working effectively with elected, appointed, or senior-level officials or administrators, in a professional or academic setting</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
If selected for further consideration, candidates may be asked to submit graduate school transcripts, a written recommendation or reference letter, and complete a writing assessment prior to interview confirmation.</p></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p><b>IMPORTANT INFORMATION</b></p>
<p><i>The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.</i></p>
<p><i>Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at </i><i>Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov</i><i>. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.</i></p>
<p><i>MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on </i><i>Hiring Preference</i><i>.</i></p>
<p><i>All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a &quot;Lateral Transfer&quot; candidate and may be considered for an interview.</i></p>
<p><i>This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.</i></p>
<p><i>If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.</i></p>
<p><b><i>Montgomery County Ethics Law</i></b><i>: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's &quot;Public Employees&quot; (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at </i><i>19A-12 of the County Code</i><i>. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the </i><i>Ethics Commission</i><i> website.</i></p></div></div></div>

Public Policy Fellow, Grade N18

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Position</b></h2></div><br>
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<div><b>Please note:</b><b> </b>The salary range below represents this position&rsquo;s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $49,928.00 - $62,973.00, based on the candidate&rsquo;s qualifications and experience.<br>
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<div><b>WHO WE ARE</b></div><div><br>
The Montgomery County Government Office of the County Attorney is among the premier local government legal offices in the United States. Representing one of the nation&rsquo;s largest local governments, with an annual budget that presently exceeds $7 billion, attorneys in Office of the County Attorney are called upon to handle a wide variety of matters, many of which involve exciting and novel areas of the law. The Office provides legal advice and representation to all County departments, agencies, instrumentalities, boards and commissions, including the County Council, and all their employees. A full description of the Offices work is available here. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cat/index.html</div><div></div><div><br>
The Office also provides legal defense for cases involving Montgomery County and other governmental entities which participate in the Montgomery County Self-Insurance Program (including the Board of Education for Montgomery County, Montgomery College, and the Housing Opportunities Commission) and all their employees.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR</b></div><div></div><div><br>
We are looking for a team player with strong customer service skills. The ideal candidate will possess:</div><br>
<ul><li>
Providing receptionist back up for the office when the main receptionist is not available.</li><li>
Preparing files for archiving.</li><li>
Coordinating courier or FedEx pickups.</li><li>
Preparing outgoing mail or documents.</li><li>
Preparing copies for deliveries or pick up.</li></ul><p><b>
This position will only be filled at the </b><b>Administrative Aide</b> (Download PDF reader)<b>, Grade 12 level. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the Proficiency Advancement process, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion to the </b><b>Principal Administrative Aide</b> (Download PDF reader)<b>, Grade 13.</b></p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Be Doing</b></h2></div><br>
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This position will provide a wide range of administrative and legal support services to ensure the smooth operation of the Office of the County Attorney.<br>
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Duties include, but are not limited to:</p><br>
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Answering the main office telephone and transferring calls.</li><li>
Processing incoming and outgoing mail.</li><li>
Delivering and picking up mail or documents from the Circuit Court, District Court, or County departments within walking distance.</li><li>
Case file management and organization. Reserving and preparing conference rooms.</li><li>
Scheduling court reporters.</li><li>
Updating the County Code, COMCOR and Zoning Ordinance binders for our library or individual attorneys with periodic supplements.</li><li>
Preparing hard copy files for archiving.</li><li>
Typing simple letters or other documents in Word format for attorneys.</li><li>
Coordinating meetings, depositions, etc., via phone or Outlook email.</li><li>
Electronic file management.</li><li>
Scanning, printing, and copying.</li><li>
Creating and organizing binders include the copies and dividers, and any cover page for binder.</li><li>
Other duties as requested for this role that are within the Principal Administrative Aide class specification.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><br>
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<div><b>Experience</b>: One (1) year of experience as an office support employee.</div><div><b><br>
Education</b>: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland<br>
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<b>Equivalency:</b> An equivalent of education of experience may be substituted.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences<br>
</b></h2></div><div><p><br>
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:</p><br>
<ul><li>
Experience creating documents from scratch or creating documents from samples;</li><li>
Experience with reception duties;</li><li>
Experience scheduling meetings/depositions and follow through;</li><li>
Experience working in a law firm environment; and</li><li>
Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, work management software systems.</li></ul></div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><p><b>IMPORTANT INFORMATION</b></p>
<p><i>The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.</i></p>
<p><i>Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at </i><i>Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov</i><i>. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.</i></p>
<p><i>MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on </i><i>Hiring Preference</i><i>.</i></p>
<p><i>All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a &quot;Lateral Transfer&quot; candidate and may be considered for an interview.</i></p>
<p><i>This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.</i></p>
<p><i>If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.</i></p>
<p><b><i>Montgomery County Ethics Law</i></b><i>: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's &quot;Public Employees&quot; (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at </i><i>19A-12 of the County Code</i><i>. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the </i><i>Ethics Commission</i><i> website.</i></p></div></div></div>

Administrative Aide, Grade 12

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Retirement Analyst / Senior Retirement Analyst, Grade N23/Grade N26

Public Policy Fellow, Grade N18

Administrative Aide, Grade 12