Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor in an immediate-hire federal position dedicated to safeguarding retirement security. We're seeking a Pension Plan Specialist to ensure compliance with ERISA regulations and administer federal pension programs. This high-impact role offers stability, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to directly protect workers' retirement futures in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans ensuring strict ERISA and IRS compliance
- Conduct plan audits and resolve compliance violations with corrective action plans
- Process retirement benefit applications and disbursements with 99.7% accuracy
- Develop and implement pension policy updates aligned with federal regulations
- Provide expert guidance to federal employees on retirement planning and options
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury on pension system modernization initiatives
- Generate comprehensive compliance reports for congressional oversight
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
- 3+ years pension administration or ERISA compliance experience
- Federal HR or benefits processing certification preferred
- Expertise in Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and CSRS/FERS systems
- Proficiency in federal payroll/benefits software (e.g., NCIS, HRS)
- Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain immediately
- Advanced knowledge of IRS Publication 15-B and IRS regulations