Job Description
Launch your federal career as an Entry-Level Pension Plan Specialist with the Social Security Administration in Boston. Join our mission to protect America's retirees by administering complex pension plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional service to federal employees and beneficiaries. This role offers unparalleled training in federal benefits administration and retirement planning within a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
As a key member of our Boston team, you'll gain hands-on experience with pension fund management, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder communication—perfect for recent graduates or career-changers seeking impactful public service. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape retirement security for thousands of Americans.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify retirement applications for federal employees, ensuring accuracy in benefit calculations and eligibility requirements
- Review pension plan documents to maintain compliance with federal regulations (ERISA, OPM guidelines)
- Respond to complex inquiries from retirees, beneficiaries, and agency representatives regarding pension benefits
- Prepare detailed reports on pension fund status, disbursements, and regulatory compliance metrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies in employee records and benefit distributions
- Update and maintain pension databases with real-time transactional and demographic data
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives for pension administration workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Basic knowledge of pension plans, retirement benefits, or federal employee systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data management tools
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for financial calculations and record-keeping
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for stakeholder interactions
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
- U.S. citizenship required for federal employment
- Passion for public service and retirement security advocacy