STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

State Comptroller Division Director

Recruitment #260305-1286MP-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is currently seeking a strategic and collaborative State Comptroller Division Director to lead the Healthcare Policy and Benefit Services Division. This position will oversee critical healthcare and benefit initiatives with significant statewide impact.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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  • Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
  • Hybrid (office/telework) may be available
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF
  • You are a strategic leader with experience managing complex healthcare or retirement benefit programs and are motivated to improve programs that serve state employees and retirees. 
  • You enjoy translating policy, legislation, and collective bargaining agreements into effective program administration and operational practices. 
  • You are skilled at working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including labor representatives, vendors, consultants, and state agencies, to advance shared goals and implement program improvements. 
  • You are comfortable overseeing large-scale initiatives, managing multiple priorities, and leading teams responsible for delivering high-quality statewide benefit services. 
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Direct and oversee the performance of the State Employee and Retiree Health Plans and the Health Enhancement Plan, including management of vendor and contractor activities;
  • Oversee administration and strategic management of the State Partnership Plan;
  • Lead the development and implementation of value-based provider contracting strategies, including total cost of care agreements with shared risk arrangements;
  • Convene and facilitate monthly meetings of the Healthcare Cost Containment Committee, including both public sessions and labor-management discussions;
  • Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Directors and supervisory staff to ensure effective administration of employee and retiree benefit programs;
  • Oversee procurement, management, and performance monitoring of approximately 30 vendor contracts for administrative services, data analytics, actuarial reporting, and regulatory compliance; 
  • Coordinate with actuarial consultants to support preparation for Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) reports related to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB); 
  • Oversee administration of OPEB funding process, including payroll deduction programs and related financial reporting.
ABOUT US
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public. 

We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

The Healthcare Policy and Benefit Services division administers benefits programs for all state employees, retirees, and their families covering over 270,000 lives. The division is accountable for the contract procurement, administration, and evaluation of benefit programs and identifies and implements initiatives to improve benefit programs and achieve significant savings. 

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the Office of the State Comptroller for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. 
AFTER YOU APPLY
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  • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
  • Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. 
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  • If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the agency’s human resources team at osc.hr@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the State Comptroller this class is accountable for directing the programs and activities of a division with major statewide impact.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This class is used in one of the following capacities:  

  • Accounts Payable Division
  • Budget and Financial Analysis Division
  • CORE-CT Division
  • Healthcare Policy and Benefit Services Division
  • Payroll Services Division
  • Retirement Services Division  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of a division with major statewide impact;
  • Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact program activities; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May direct auditing, validation and payment of all claims against the State; 
  • May direct planning, coordinating and implementing of administration and policy for statewide accounting and financial program activities;
  • May direct maintenance and analysis of expenditure and revenue data for all state funds and analysis and preparation of fiscal impact statements pertaining to changes in employee benefit provisions;
  • May direct timely processing of all state payrolls and related documents; 
  • May direct personnel and business management functions; 
  • May direct data processing and operations area; 
  • May direct retirement and employee benefits functions; 
  • May direct information technology initiatives;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures pertaining to overall agency and specific division; 
    • operations of state departments and institutions; 
    • governmental and commercial accounting principles and practices;
    • employee pension plans or other employee benefit programs (Retirement Services Division, Healthcare Policy and Benefit Services Division);
  • Knowledge of
    • collective bargaining process; 
    • data processing systems and operations;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills;

CORE-CT Division: Considerable knowledge of enterprise systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in accounting, auditing, business administration with a major emphasis in an accounting area, information technology, administration of employee pension plans or other benefit programs or legal experience in the area of benefits administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity.

NOTE:

  • Managerial capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and monitoring a budget.
  • For state employees managerial capacity is interpreted at the level of an Accounting Manager or State Comptroller Assistant Division Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in accounting, computer science, or business administration may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in accounting or business administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Certification in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
  • A law degree from an accredited school of law may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience administering retiree health insurance benefits, including eligibility determination, enrollment processes, premium administration, claims processing, and legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience administering or coordinating employer-sponsored health benefits with Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, including benefit coordination and eligibility considerations. 
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting benefit plan documents, federal and state statutes, and collective bargaining agreements related to employee or retiree benefit programs. 
  • Experience using current an emerging technologies including data analytics, benefits administration systems, or financial analysis tools to support benefit or retirement program administration.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or program responsibilities with competing deadlines. 
  • Experience communicating effectively with a diverse population through verbal and written communication.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact osc.hr@ct.gov.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 


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