Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Federal Pension Plan Specialist and launch your career in public service without prior experience. We're seeking motivated individuals to administer retirement benefits for federal employees across Illinois. This full-time role offers comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your community while building financial expertise. Our Chicago office provides a collaborative environment with career advancement pathways into pension management, compliance, and policy development.
As a federal employee, you'll enjoy exceptional benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and student loan repayment assistance. No prior pension experience required – we provide on-the-job training to develop your skills in benefit calculations, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify retirement benefit applications for federal employees
- Calculate pension benefits using federal guidelines and software systems
- Respond to inquiries from retirees, agencies, and legal representatives
- Maintain accurate records in federal databases and document management systems
- Assist in audits and compliance reviews of pension accounts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy implementation
- Prepare reports on pension fund activity and benefit trends
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
- U.S. citizenship required
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to complete federal background check
- No prior pension experience necessary