Job Description
Join Colorado Springs' premier public sector retirement team as a Pension Plan Administrator. Shape the financial future of our community by managing pension benefits with precision and integrity. This senior role requires expertise in retirement plan compliance, actuarial calculations, and stakeholder engagement. Work in a collaborative environment where your financial expertise directly impacts public servants' security. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the satisfaction of serving your community.
Responsibilities
- Administer defined benefit pension plans ensuring compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Colorado state statutes
- Calculate and process retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and disability payments
- Conduct annual actuarial valuations and prepare comprehensive financial reports
- Advise retirees and active members on pension options, distribution methods, and plan provisions
- Collaborate with auditors during annual compliance reviews and financial examinations
- Develop and implement pension plan policies and procedures aligned with best practices
- Manage pension system databases and ensure data integrity across multiple platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of pension plan administration experience in public/government sector
- SPBC or QPA certification strongly preferred
- Expertise in ERISA, IRS 415/401(a) regulations, and Colorado Revised Statutes Title 24
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, NCPERS)
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to complex financial calculations
- Strong communication abilities for presenting technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Proven experience managing pension audits and compliance reviews