Job Description
Join California's premier public service team in San Diego! We're urgently seeking a Pension Plan Administrator to manage retirement benefits for state employees. This critical role requires expertise in public finance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder collaboration. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve California's workforce in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer state pension plans ensuring compliance with ERISA and California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and member communications with precision
- Conduct comprehensive audits of pension records and financial transactions
- Develop policy recommendations for pension plan sustainability and legislative compliance
- Collaborate with finance, HR, and legal teams on pension-related initiatives
- Prepare quarterly reports for the State Controller's Office and legislative oversight committees
- Manage pension system data integrity and cybersecurity protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension administration or public finance experience
- Expertise in CalPERS regulations, ERISA compliance, and government accounting standards
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., CalPERS systems)
- Certified Pension Administrator (CPA) or Public Finance Professional (PFP) designation
- Exceptional analytical skills for complex financial modeling and forecasting
- Strong stakeholder management experience with government agencies and unions