Careers at NHRS
Please email resumes and cover letters, with the title of the job you are seeking in the subject, to: careers@nhrs.org
Join the dynamic team at the New Hampshire Retirement System.
NHRS plays an important role in the long-term economic well-being of the state’s public employees, teachers, police officers, and firefighters. NHRS strives to fulfill that responsibility through the professional management and administration of the pension trust fund. To learn more about who we are, see our Mission, Vision, and Values.
NHRS employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and access to a supplemental 457b plan. We also offer health-care and dependent-care reimbursement accounts, access to a fitness room, and other benefits.
The New Hampshire Retirement System is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce of diverse individuals.
Current openings
Positions that are currently open at NHRS are listed below. (If no positions are listed, there are no current openings.)
Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs: The Director of Communication and Legislative Affairs serves as the primary spokesperson for the New Hampshire Retirement System. This position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and overseeing NHRS’s public information efforts, membership and employer education programs, and internal and external communication initiatives. The Director works collaboratively across the organization, particularly with the Legal team, to research, monitor, and analyze existing and proposed legislation affecting NHRS, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent communication with stakeholders.
Software Solutions Manager: NHRS is seeking an IT Software Solutions Manager to lead a strategic applications team to define and execute a strategic software vison aligned with the mission and goals of our organization.
This role is responsible for oversight and direct involvement in technical and operations work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement software strategy and project plans in alignment with NHRS’s goals.
- Lead and manage change initiatives across the project and product lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment.
- Oversee the software lifecycle through deployment, including requirements gathering, procurement, testing, deployment, and documentation.
- Facilitate requirements gathering and confirmation sessions with business units.
- Adapt project plans and resources as needed to ensure successful delivery.
- Participate in incident response activities as indicated in the Incident Response Plan.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in information technology, specifically participating in defining business requirement, application development projects or software implementation projects.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in application development or management.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools and best practices.
- Experience leading a team, with a focus on mentoring and fostering collaboration.
Pay Range: $130,000-$155,000