Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor in Sacramento as a Pension Plan Compliance Specialist, where you'll safeguard retirement security for federal employees nationwide. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure ERISA compliance, conduct plan audits, and develop policy frameworks that protect pension assets. Your expertise will directly impact millions of Americans' financial futures while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive ERISA compliance audits for federal pension plans
- Develop and implement pension policy frameworks for multi-state operations
- Analyze financial data to ensure fiduciary responsibility and plan solvency
- Collaborate with legal teams on regulatory updates and enforcement actions
- Train federal agencies on pension plan administration best practices
- Prepare complex regulatory reports for congressional oversight committees
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to modernize pension benefit systems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of ERISA compliance experience with federal pension systems
- Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) or similar designation required
- Expertise in fiduciary responsibility and multi-state regulatory frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Oracle HCM)
- Strong analytical skills with financial modeling experience
- Ability to manage complex projects with competing stakeholder priorities