Job Description
Join our elite team at the U.S. Department of Labor in Milwaukee, WI, as a Federal Pension Specialist. This urgent opening offers a rare opportunity to shape retirement security for federal employees while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including a generous pension plan. We're seeking dedicated professionals to ensure compliance with federal pension regulations and deliver exceptional service to our workforce.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans according to ERISA and OPM regulations
- Process retirement applications and benefit calculations with 100% accuracy
- Conduct audits to ensure pension fund compliance and financial integrity
- Provide expert guidance to federal employees on retirement planning options
- Collaborate with legal and financial teams on policy implementation
- Manage confidential employee retirement records securely
- Prepare detailed reports for congressional oversight and agency leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
- 3+ years of pension administration or federal HR experience
- Proficiency with federal retirement systems (e.g., FERS, CSRS)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to regulatory details
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Experience with pension auditing software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle)
- Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder interactions