Job Description
Join Georgia's premier public sector retirement authority as a Pension Plan Administrator. Shape the financial security of thousands of state employees while advancing your career in government finance. We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts public sector retirement solutions.
As a key member of our Benefits & Retirement Services division, you'll manage complex pension portfolios, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional service to retirees and current employees. This role combines technical precision with public service impact in one of America's most vibrant cities.
Responsibilities
- Administer state pension plans including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, GAAP, Georgia retirement statutes, and IRS regulations
- Process complex pension calculations, distributions, and rollovers with 99.9% accuracy
- Conduct benefit audits and financial reporting for 10,000+ active and retired participants
- Develop and implement retirement education programs for state employees
- Collaborate with actuarial, legal, and financial teams on plan optimization
- Manage pension system data integrity using Oracle PeopleSoft and specialized retirement software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in public/government sector
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS Code 401(a), Georgia Retirement Systems statutes
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Empower, Alight)
- FINRA Series 65/66 or CFA designation strongly preferred
- Experience with multi-employer pension plan administration
- Proven ability to explain complex retirement concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with attention to regulatory compliance details