Job Description
Join our elite team at the U.S. Department of Labor and play a pivotal role in safeguarding America's retirement security. We're urgently seeking a highly skilled Federal Pension Plan Specialist to oversee compliance, policy implementation, and participant advocacy for federal pension programs in California. This critical position offers unparalleled growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment with exceptional benefits.
Responsibilities
- Ensure strict compliance with ERISA, OPM, and federal pension regulations
- Manage retirement plan administration for federal employees across California
- Conduct benefit audits and resolve participant disputes with precision
- Develop and implement pension policy improvements for federal agencies
- Collaborate with legal teams on pension litigation and regulatory changes
- Analyze pension fund performance and recommend strategic adjustments
- Provide expert guidance to federal employees on retirement planning options
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Federal benefits certification (e.g., CBP, NIPA) required
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, OPM regulations, and IRS 401(k) provisions
- Strong analytical skills with experience in pension fund modeling
- Exceptional communication abilities for stakeholder engagement
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance