Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as an immediate-hire Federal Pension Plan Specialist in Long Beach, CA. This premium opportunity offers competitive benefits, career stability, and the chance to serve America's retirees. You'll manage complex pension cases, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide critical financial guidance to federal employees nationwide. The SSA offers robust training, flexible work arrangements, and a mission-driven environment where your expertise directly impacts retirement security.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans (CSRS/FERS) ensuring compliance with federal regulations
- Process and audit complex retirement claims with 99% accuracy
- Provide expert guidance to federal employees on pension benefits and survivor rights
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury to resolve pension discrepancies
- Develop training materials for agency pension coordinators
- Conduct compliance audits for federal agency pension plans
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Expert knowledge of federal retirement systems (CSRS/FERS)
- Professional certification (CEBS, QKA, or CERP) preferred
- Advanced proficiency in federal pension software systems
- Ability to handle sensitive financial data with strict confidentiality