Job Description
Join the Department of Labor's prestigious Pension Plan Benefits Division as a Federal Pension Plan Specialist in San Jose. This immediate hire opportunity offers a dynamic role in safeguarding retirement security for American workers. You'll be part of a mission-driven team ensuring compliance with ERISA regulations while supporting pension fund administration across California and Texas. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement in a stable government environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plan compliance and regulatory oversight
- Conduct audits of pension fund operations and benefit calculations
- Advise employers and participants on retirement plan regulations
- Manage pension benefit claims and dispute resolution processes
- Collaborate with Texas-based regional offices on multi-state projects
- Develop training materials for pension plan administrators
- Analyze pension fund financial data for compliance reporting
- Stay current on evolving federal retirement legislation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- ERISA and DOL regulations certification preferred
- Advanced proficiency in pension software (e.g., Millennium, Albridge)
- Strong analytical skills with financial data interpretation
- Ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Experience managing multi-state pension operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills