Job Description
Join New Mexico's premier public finance team as a Pension Plan Administrator. This critical role manages retirement benefits for state employees, ensuring compliance with ERISA regulations and optimizing fund performance. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts public sector retirement security.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plans including benefit calculations, eligibility verification, and participant communications
- Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (ERISA, IRS codes, NM statutes)
- Manage pension fund investments and actuarial reporting processes
- Develop retirement education programs for state employees
- Collaborate with auditors and legal counsel for compliance reviews
- Oversee pension disbursement systems and record-keeping protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration required
- 5+ years pension administration or benefits management experience
- SPBC or CEBS certification preferred
- Advanced knowledge of ERISA and retirement plan regulations
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Empower, Millennium)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Government/public sector experience highly valued