Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Pension Plan Specialist in Kansas City, MO, and play a pivotal role in safeguarding retirement futures for federal employees. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with complex pension systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while delivering exceptional service to our nation's workforce. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of contributing to a program that directly impacts millions of Americans' financial security.
Responsibilities
- Manage and administer federal pension plans, including TSP and FERS systems
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, OPM regulations, and federal pension laws
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and survivor claims
- Provide expert guidance to federal employees on retirement planning options
- Conduct audits and reviews of pension plan operations
- Develop educational materials on retirement benefits and pension rules
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury on policy implementation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in pension administration or benefits management
- Federal retirement benefits certification (e.g., NAGDS, PBGC) preferred
- Proficiency in federal pension systems (e.g., HRConnect, HRLOANS)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication skills for explaining complex benefit structures
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance