# Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System as of October 24, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/iowa-public-employees-retirement-system

IPERS is a $40+ billion retirement plan designed to provide secure, lifetime pension benefits for Iowans who choose careers in public service. IPERS provides a defined benefit pension plan to Iowa's teachers; city, county, and state employees; certain university employees and elected officials; and others. One in ten Iowans is an IPERS member. IPERS returned $2.1 billion to Iowa's economy in fiscal year 2021 through benefits paid. Mission: Administer a cost-efficient retirement plan that provides lifetime pension payments to public employees and serves to attract and retain a quality workforce.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Des Moines, United States |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Employees | 125 |
| Industries | Employee Benefits, Government, Retirement |
| Website | https://ipers.org |

## Leadership

- Gregory Samorajski, Chief Executive Officer
- Sriram Lakshminarayanan, Chief Investment Officer
- Jim Graham, Bureau Chief
- Amanda Schwarz, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
- Shawna Lode, Chief Strategy Officer
- Rick Hindman, Chief Operations Officer

## Common questions

### Is Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System hiring right now?

Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System's careers site.

### Where is Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System headquartered?

Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System is headquartered in Des Moines, United States and was founded in 1953.

### Who leads Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System?

Gregory Samorajski, Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System?

Pick a role on Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.