Job Description
Join Maryland's prestigious public pension system as an urgent-hiring Pension Plan Specialist. This critical role ensures the financial security of thousands of state employees while navigating complex regulatory frameworks. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals to safeguard retirement assets and deliver exceptional member services in a fast-paced government environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plan operations including contributions, distributions, and investment reporting
- Ensure strict compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Maryland state statutes
- Process retirement applications and resolve complex member inquiries with precision
- Collaborate with finance teams to reconcile accounts and generate regulatory reports
- Conduct benefit calculations and communicate pension options to retirees
- Implement policy updates and procedural improvements for operational efficiency
- Maintain secure member data systems and protect confidential retirement information
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or Public Administration
- 3+ years of pension administration or retirement benefits experience
- Expertise in ERISA, IRS 401(k)/403(b) regulations, and Maryland pension laws
- Advanced proficiency in pension software systems (e.g., Millennium, Albridge)
- Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) or similar designation preferred
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to financial detail
- Strong communication abilities for explaining complex retirement concepts
- Experience working in government or public sector organizations