Job Description
Join our prestigious federal agency as a Part-Time Pension Plan Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding retirement futures. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals with a passion for public service to manage complex pension documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide exceptional support to federal employees across Oregon. Enjoy a flexible schedule while contributing to meaningful work that directly impacts our community's well-being.
This hybrid role combines remote work with in-office collaboration at our downtown Portland facility. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of benefits professionals committed to excellence and innovation in public sector retirement planning.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify pension enrollment forms, ensuring accuracy of federal employee contribution records
- Advise federal workers on retirement plan options, vesting requirements, and benefit calculations
- Conduct periodic compliance audits to align with OPM regulations and ERISA standards
- Coordinate with HR departments to resolve pension-related inquiries within SLA timelines
- Maintain confidential participant records in secure federal database systems
- Prepare quarterly benefit statements and retirement projection reports
- Assist in annual plan audits and regulatory documentation submissions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 2+ years of pension plan administration or benefits experience
- Familiarity with federal retirement systems (FERS, CSRS) and OPM guidelines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (e.g., HRMAX)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in financial documentation
- Ability to interpret complex federal regulations and communicate clearly
- Valid U.S. citizenship and ability to pass federal background check