Job Description
Join the City of San Jose's Finance Department as an immediate-hire Pension Plan Administrator. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to oversee our government pension program, ensuring compliance with ERISA and state regulations. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve our diverse community in California's innovation capital. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily pension plan operations including member enrollment, benefit calculations, and disbursements
- Ensure strict compliance with federal/state pension laws and audit requirements
- Develop and implement strategic retirement plan policies for 3,000+ government employees
- Conduct complex financial modeling for pension fund investments and actuarial projections
- Collaborate with HR, legal, and external auditors on plan governance matters
- Prepare comprehensive reports for City Council and regulatory bodies
- Lead employee retirement education workshops and benefit counseling sessions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in government or regulated sector
- SPBC or QKA certification strongly preferred
- Expertise in ERISA, CalPERS, and IRS pension regulations
- Advanced proficiency in pension software (e.g., Millennium, CyberGrants)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and forecasting
- Excellent communication abilities for stakeholder presentations and training
- Valid California driver's license required