Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration's elite retirement benefits team in Nashville as a Pension Plan Specialist. Shape the financial security of American workers by administering complex federal pension programs, ensuring compliance with ERISA regulations, and delivering expert retirement counseling. This pivotal role combines analytical precision with direct public service impact in a dynamic federal environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans including TSP and CSRS systems with 99.7% accuracy
- Conduct retirement benefit calculations and projections for federal employees
- Provide expert counseling on pension options, survivor benefits, and retirement planning
- Ensure compliance with federal retirement regulations (ERISA, OPM guidelines)
- Develop educational materials on pension plan features and retirement strategies
- Collaborate with HR departments on pension plan integration and policy updates
- Analyze pension fund performance and recommend optimization strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience in pension administration or retirement benefits
- Federal retirement system certification (preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and pension software (e.g., Milliman, Mercer)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in complex calculations
- Excellent communication skills for benefit counseling and stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of ERISA, TSP, and federal retirement regulations
- Ability to handle confidential financial data with strict compliance