Job Description
Join California's premier pension administration team as a Night Shift Pension Plan Specialist. This critical role ensures the financial security of thousands of public sector employees by managing retirement benefits with precision and integrity. Work in a supportive, mission-driven environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals seeking stable, impactful state government careers.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plans, ensuring compliance with California state regulations and federal ERISA guidelines
- Process retirement applications, distributions, and adjustments with 99.8% accuracy
- Conduct benefit calculations and provide personalized retirement counseling to participants
- Collaborate with auditors to prepare compliance reports and financial statements
- Maintain secure digital records using proprietary pension management systems
- Respond to urgent participant inquiries during night shift hours
- Support annual plan audits and regulatory compliance reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in pension administration, benefits management, or related financial field
- Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and pension-specific software (e.g., Millennium)
- CA state pension regulations certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to complex numerical data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for participant interactions
- Ability to work independently during night shift (10 PM - 6 AM) with minimal supervision