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Deputy Administrator
The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections’ officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees and is nationally recognized for its administrative and pension management excellence. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit Career Opportunities - PSPRS to apply and learn more about our agency. 

PSPRS is seeking a Deputy Administrator with an open and transparent servant leadership style with the integrity necessary to maintain the standard of excellence required in serving our pension plan participants. Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator, the main function of the Deputy Administrator will be oversight of the operations of internal business units, including supervision of subordinate personnel.  Additionally, the Deputy Administrator may act on behalf of the Administrator in the absence of the Administrator.  The selected candidate is expected to be flexible, adaptable and responsive to the needs of the entire organization, and able to manage tactical and strategic issues simultaneously.  Other functions may include, but are not limited to, recommendations to the Administrator for changes to PSPRS policies, procedures and operations; liaison to the System’s external consultants and stakeholders; the management of Request for Proposal processes and the conduct of special projects.

The Deputy Administrator will also play a crucial role in the development and implementation of the Board of Trustee’s strategic plan while measuring and monitoring organizational performance to achieve the initiatives and goals prescribed therein.  Success for the System is created through improved systems, improved service to members, innovation, enhanced service delivery, collaboration and engaged employees, which in turn results in greater impacts for our communities.  Therefore, to be successful the Deputy Administrator must have the skills to listen well, think clearly, analyze carefully, and communicate effectively.

Additional criteria for consideration are demonstrated management success in a comparable or larger complex organization, interest and desire to serve the needs of employees, a commitment to public service, and the ability to function in a fast-paced, high-demand and collegial environment.
Position: Deputy Administrator
Organization: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
Location: Phoenix,  AZ 
United States
Salary: Hiring Range $160,000 - $225,000
Posting Start Date: 7/22/2026
Date Posted: 7/21/2026
Requirements
  • Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in business management, public administration, accounting, law, or other closely related field.   
  • Extensive executive level management experience, Experience in a public or private pension system is preferred. 
  • Broad experience in administrative functions to include accounting, member service or benefits administration.
  • Extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, internal controls, communications and project planning.
  • Professional certifications or demonstration of continued professional development
Status: This listing expires on: 9/19/2026
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Organization Information
Name:
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
Address:
3010 East Camelback Road
3010 East Camelback Road
Phoenix,  AZ 85016
United States
Email:
rparkes@psprs.com
Phone:
(602) 296-2523
Fax:
Contact:
Robert Parkes
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