Job Description
Join the City of Fort Worth's Finance Department as a Pension Plan Administrator and play a pivotal role in safeguarding retirement futures for our dedicated public servants. This high-impact position oversees the administration of municipal pension plans, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while delivering exceptional service to retirees and active employees. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize retirement benefits and maintain financial integrity for Fort Worth's most valuable asset: its workforce.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of multi-employer pension plans including contributions, distributions, and record-keeping
- Ensure strict adherence to ERISA, IRS, and Texas Retirement System regulations
- Analyze financial data to assess plan solvency and recommend benefit adjustments
- Respond to complex employee and retiree inquiries regarding pension eligibility and calculations
- Coordinate annual audits and prepare comprehensive compliance reports for city council
- Develop and implement process improvements for pension administration workflows
- Collaborate with investment advisors to monitor fund performance and risk management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of pension plan administration or benefits management experience
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, Benefitfocus)
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(a), and Texas pension regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling and data analysis
- Excellent communication skills for explaining complex retirement concepts
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA, or CPA) preferred
- Government or public sector experience highly desirable