Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Federal Pension Plan Specialist in our Chicago office. This critical night-shift role ensures accurate processing of federal retirement benefits while supporting our mission to deliver financial security to American workers. You'll work in a secure, state-of-the-art facility with comprehensive benefits including federal health insurance and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Process federal pension applications with 99.9% accuracy using SSA's proprietary systems
- Conduct complex benefit calculations for Tier 1 and Tier 2 federal employees
- Resolve beneficiary inquiries during overnight coverage hours (11 PM - 7 AM)
- Collaborate with regional offices to resolve discrepancies in retirement records
- Maintain strict compliance with ERISA and federal pension regulations
- Generate monthly reconciliation reports for OMB oversight
- Train night-shift staff on updated pension policy changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years experience in pension/benefits administration or federal HR
- Proficiency with SSA systems (e.g., MAXIS, BIC) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Active federal security clearance (or ability to obtain one)
- CFP or SPHR certification preferred
- Demonstrated analytical skills for complex benefit calculations
- Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
- Knowledge of federal retirement systems (FERS, CSRS)