Job Description
Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as a Federal Pension Plan Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. This immediate hire position offers a unique opportunity to manage retirement benefits for federal employees across the United States. You'll work with the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and disability compensation programs. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, including health insurance and retirement contributions, while making a direct impact on public service careers.
Responsibilities
- Administer and process federal pension claims for FERS and CSRS systems
- Advise federal employees on retirement planning, TSP allocations, and survivor benefits
- Review and approve disability retirement applications under federal guidelines
- Develop educational materials on retirement benefits and conduct outreach sessions
- Collaborate with OPM headquarters to update pension policies and procedures
- Utilize automated systems (e.g., Retirement Services Online) to manage case files
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (5 CFR Part 841) and audit requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in pension/benefits administration or federal HR
- Expertise in FERS, CSRS, and TSP regulations and procedures
- Proficiency with federal HR systems (e.g., eOPF, HRConnect)
- Strong analytical skills for complex retirement benefit calculations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills for employee counseling
- U.S. citizenship required