Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor as a Federal Pension Plan Specialist and make an immediate impact on retirement security for American workers. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to manage federal pension compliance, policy implementation, and stakeholder relations in Boston. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the prestige of serving public sector retirement systems.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans ensuring ERISA and IRS compliance
- Conduct benefit eligibility determinations and retirement calculations
- Develop policy guidance for agency pension administrators nationwide
- Coordinate with OPM and Treasury on retirement system modernization
- Investigate and resolve pension plan discrepancies and appeals
- Prepare comprehensive retirement benefit reports for congressional oversight
- Train federal employees on pension enrollment and vesting procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years in pension administration or federal benefits management
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(k) regulations, and TSP rules
- GS-12 equivalent federal service experience or private sector equivalent
- Advanced proficiency in federal payroll/benefits systems (e.g., NFC, DEAMS)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance
- Series 7 or Series 63 securities license preferred
- Master's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field