Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor's prestigious Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) as a Federal Pension Plan Specialist. This immediate-hire opportunity offers a chance to safeguard retirement security for millions of Americans while working at the forefront of federal pension regulation. You'll interpret complex ERISA regulations, conduct plan audits, and ensure compliance with federal standards in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer and interpret ERISA pension plan regulations for multi-employer and single-employer plans
- Conduct on-site plan audits and financial analyses to assess plan solvency
- Develop compliance guidance materials for plan sponsors and fiduciaries
- Collaborate with legal teams on enforcement actions for non-compliant plans
- Monitor economic trends affecting pension fund sustainability
- Prepare comprehensive reports for congressional oversight and stakeholder communications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Law, or Public Administration (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension administration or regulatory compliance experience
- ERISA and IRS compliance certification (e.g., CEBS, CERA, or QKA)
- Expertise in PBGC reporting requirements and Form 5500 filings
- Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and risk assessment
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills for regulatory documentation