Job Description
Join the New York State Retirement System as a Pension Plan Specialist and become a guardian of financial security for thousands of public servants. We're urgently hiring passionate professionals to manage our award-winning pension programs. This is your opportunity to shape retirement futures while enjoying exceptional benefits and career growth in one of America's most dynamic state agencies.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Comprehensive pension plan enrollment from day one
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development funds
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Collaborative mission-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plans in strict compliance with NY State regulations
- Process retirement applications with 99.8% accuracy
- Conduct benefit calculations and financial projections
- Advise members on pension options and retirement strategies
- Coordinate with auditors and regulatory agencies
- Develop educational materials for plan participants
- Lead system upgrades for pension administration software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or Public Administration
- 3+ years pension administration experience
- NY State pension regulations certification
- Advanced Excel and SQL proficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion