Job Description
Join our prestigious federal team as a Pension Plan Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding retirement security for American workers. This urgent opening offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape federal retirement policy while advancing your career in public finance. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and administer multi-employer pension plans with precision and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and administer federal pension plans ensuring ERISA and IRS compliance
- Conduct complex benefit calculations for retiree, survivor, and disability claims
- Collaborate with legal teams to interpret pension regulations and resolve disputes
- Develop comprehensive reports for congressional oversight and agency leadership
- Lead audits of third-party administrators and plan sponsors
- Train federal employees on pension plan options and retirement strategies
- Manage digital systems for pension fund tracking and forecasting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration or federal benefits experience
- Current federal security clearance or ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Advanced certification (CEBS, QKA, or CFA) preferred
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, IRS 412(e)(3) provisions, and federal retirement systems
- Proficiency in pension software (e.g., PeopleAdmin, Oracle HCM)
- Exceptional analytical skills for complex benefit calculations
- Ability to navigate federal procurement and contracting regulations