Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as an immediate-hire Pension Benefits Specialist in Seattle. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage federal pension plans and ensure compliance with ERISA and TSP regulations. This critical role supports federal employees' retirement security through complex benefit administration and policy implementation. Enjoy competitive benefits, federal job stability, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on public service retirement systems.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans including TSP and CSRS/FERS retirement accounts
- Process retirement applications and conduct eligibility verifications
- Ensure compliance with federal pension regulations (ERISA, OPM guidelines)
- Provide pension counseling to federal employees and retirees
- Prepare benefit statements and annual pension reports
- Coordinate with OPM and Treasury on pension policy updates
- Conduct pension plan audits and compliance reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Federal benefits certification (e.g., CBP) preferred
- Expert knowledge of TSP, CSRS, and FERS systems
- Strong analytical skills for complex benefit calculations
- Ability to handle sensitive confidential information
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., BENEFITS)
- US citizenship required for federal position