Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor in Tallahassee as a Pension Plan Specialist and become a guardian of retirement security for federal employees. This pivotal role ensures compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) while shaping sustainable pension solutions. Enjoy exceptional benefits, professional development opportunities, and the prestige of serving in federal service. Your expertise will directly impact the financial futures of public servants across Florida.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans ensuring ERISA and OPM regulations compliance
- Conduct complex benefit calculations for retirement, disability, and survivor claims
- Develop and implement pension policy improvements aligned with federal mandates
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury on fiduciary oversight and audit coordination
- Train federal employees on retirement planning and pension optimization strategies
- Manage pension fund investments and actuarial projections
- Respond to congressional inquiries and stakeholder pension-related communications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration or federal benefits experience
- SPBC or CEBS certification strongly preferred
- Expertise in ERISA, OPM regulations, and federal retirement systems
- Proficiency in pension management software (e.g., Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft)
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance
- Strong analytical skills with attention to fiduciary compliance
- Excellent written/verbal communication for stakeholder education