Vice President, Collectively Bargained Player Benefits and Retired Player Programs
The Vice President of Collectively Bargained Player Benefits and Retired Player Programs is responsible for the oversight and administration of all active and retired player benefits contained in the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement and the NFL Player Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to supporting former NFL players in need. In this role, this individual will: (1) lead the team responsible for negotiation and administration of player benefits, support and counsel the NFL-appointed trustees to the board governing the NFL-NFLPA Disability and Retirement Plans (which includes oversight of an investment fund totaling several billion dollars); (2) manage the relationship with the NFL Players Association benefits team to jointly supervise the Office administering player benefits; (3) manage litigation filed against the Plan, NFL Trustees and/or league; and (4) supervise several outside consultants, including law firms, investment advisors and benefits consultants. This position requires demonstrated experience managing teams, ability to engage in strategic thinking and a familiarity with benefits programs and labor-management relationships.
Responsibilities
The Vice President of Collectively Bargained Player Benefits and Retired Player Programs will lead the team responsible for negotiating and administering all active and retired collectively bargained benefits. This includes overseeing the appeals process for eligibility claims, supervising litigation brought against the Plan and/or NFL Trustees or staff and developing the league’s communication strategy to ensure players are aware of the many diverse benefits to which they are entitled. This individual supports the PCF Board and supervises a staff responsible for development and implementation of programming for retired players and administering a claims process by which retired players may submit claims for benefits. .
- Acquire and demonstrate substantive mastery of the player benefit plans contained in the NFL-NFLPA CBA
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of the NFL-NFLPA CBA benefits sections.
- Develop strong relationships and trust of NFL Trustees to the NFL-NFLPA Disability and Retirement Plans; ensure that all appropriate board practices and risk mitigation is in place.
- Oversee the administration of all Benefit Plans, including the Player Insurance, Pension and Disability Plan
- Support trustees appointed by the NFL to NFL-NFLPA Retirement and Disability Board, which is responsible for hearing applicant appeals, developing new programs and supervising third party investment managers charged with overseeing a several billion-dollar benefit investment fund.
- Manage outside law firms, benefits consultants, actuaries, investment advisors and other third party consultants supporting the administration of NFL player benefit plans and/or litigation.
- Lead in CBA negotiations for benefit matters with the NFL Players Association
- Independently develop and maintain working relationships with NFLPA staff and trustees regarding player benefit plans
- Supervise NFL staff responsible for support and administration of collectively bargained benefits and the PCF.
- Develop and implement effective strategy to communicate available benefits and means to access to all active and retired players
- Oversee development of new player programming for PCF
- Serve as Trustee of the NFL Disability & Survivor Benefit Plan and NFL committee member for the 88 Plan, which includes reviewing applications for benefits
- Act as lead liaison for Player Benefit matters with internal departments and external partners
- Strategic planning and development of player benefit initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university
- Experience working with a union workforce
- Collective bargaining experience
- Strong management and communication skills
- Commitment to staying current with employer benefit plans in the industry
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills
Travel: 25%
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Salary
$225,000 - $325,000 USD
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
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