Job Description
Join Colorado's premier state government team as a Pension Plan Administrator. We're urgently hiring passionate professionals to manage retirement benefits for state employees across Colorado. This high-impact role ensures pension fund compliance, financial stability, and exceptional service to public sector retirees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve Colorado communities while advancing your career in public finance.
Our Denver-based office offers hybrid flexibility and a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts thousands of public servants' financial security. If you're detail-oriented, financially savvy, and committed to public service, we encourage you to apply immediately – this urgent position requires immediate onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Administer state pension plans including benefit calculations, eligibility verifications, and retirement processing
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Colorado state pension statutes
- Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments for multi-million dollar pension portfolios
- Manage participant communications including benefit statements, inquiries, and educational workshops
- Collaborate with auditors, legal counsel, and investment committees for regulatory compliance
- Oversee pension fund data management system operations and reporting accuracy
- Develop and implement pension policy improvements aligned with legislative changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of pension administration experience with public sector funds
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, CFA, or CPA) strongly preferred
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, IRS 415/401(a) regulations, and Colorado pension laws
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Oracle, Milliman)
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to financial detail and regulatory precision
- Experience managing complex retirement benefit structures and participant communications