Job Description
Join Colorado's premier public retirement system as a Pension Plan Administrator. PERA safeguards retirement security for over 600,000 public employees and retirees across Colorado. This pivotal role ensures the financial stability of our members' futures while maintaining compliance with complex federal/state regulations. You'll work in a mission-driven environment at our downtown Denver headquarters, collaborating with actuaries, finance professionals, and government partners to shape retirement policy for generations to come.
Responsibilities
- Manage pension plan operations including member eligibility, benefit calculations, and retirement processing
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Colorado statutory requirements
- Analyze complex benefit scenarios and provide technical guidance to members and employers
- Develop and implement process improvements for pension administration workflows
- Prepare comprehensive reports for board meetings, audits, and regulatory filings
- Collaborate with investment and actuarial teams on funding strategies
- Train and mentor staff on pension administration best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration or retirement benefits experience
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(a) regulations, and Colorado pension statutes
- Proficiency in pension administration systems (e.g., Millennium, TRS)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex benefit formulas
- Excellent communication skills for member interactions and stakeholder presentations
- Professional certification (CEBS, ASPA, or similar) preferred
- Government/public sector experience highly valued