Job Description
Join the City of Wichita's Finance Department as a Pension Plan Administrator and play a pivotal role in securing the financial futures of our dedicated public servants. This prestigious opportunity allows you to manage complex retirement benefits for municipal employees while ensuring compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Kansas state statutes. You'll collaborate with actuaries, legal counsel, and HR professionals to design sustainable pension solutions that attract and retain top talent in Wichita's growing government workforce.
Our competitive benefits package includes generous retirement contributions, comprehensive health insurance, and professional development funding. Wichita offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, vibrant arts scene, and proximity to outdoor recreation. Help shape retirement security while advancing your career in public finance.
Responsibilities
- Administer defined-benefit pension plans for 2,500+ municipal employees
- Process retiree applications and calculate pension benefits with 99.8% accuracy
- Ensure compliance with federal ERISA/KPERA regulations and annual audits
- Develop investment strategies for $500M+ pension fund assets
- Present quarterly reports to the Pension Board and City Council
- Lead employee retirement education workshops across 15 city departments
- Coordinate with external actuaries and investment advisors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience
- SPBA or QPA certification preferred
- Advanced knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(a), and Kansas pension statutes
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, Empower)
- Strong analytical skills with financial modeling experience
- Excellent communication abilities for stakeholder presentations
- Government sector experience highly desirable