Job Description
Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as a Federal Pension Plan Specialist and play a pivotal role in securing the retirement future of thousands of federal employees.
We are currently experiencing a high volume of applications for our Pension Administration division and are urgently hiring dedicated professionals to join our team in Indianapolis, IN. In this critical role, you will be the subject matter expert on Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of pension claims.
If you have a background in government benefits, actuarial science, or financial administration and are looking for a meaningful career with stability and growth, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Directly influence the financial security of federal workers.
- Competitive Pay: Salary range $65k - $85k with excellent benefits.
- Urgent Opportunity: We are filling this role immediately.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex pension applications and retirement eligibility requests to ensure accurate calculations under FERS and CSRS guidelines.
- Provide expert guidance and counseling to federal employees and annuitants regarding retirement plan options, survivor benefits, and medical insurance.
- Review and process pension claims, resolving discrepancies and addressing inquiries with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure strict compliance with all OPM regulations, federal laws, and internal policies regarding pension administration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline pension processing workflows and improve customer service metrics.
- Maintain detailed and confidential records of all pension transactions and employee communications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in government benefits administration, pension processing, or actuarial analysis.
- Deep knowledge of FERS, CSRS, and federal retirement laws (e.g., FERS, FERS-MRA+10, CSRS Offset).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and formulas.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with federal employees and stakeholders.
- Ability to pass a background check and obtain a government security clearance.