Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor in Sacramento as a Pension Plan Specialist, where you'll safeguard retirement security for American workers. This pivotal role ensures compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), protecting pension plans nationwide. Work with cutting-edge regulatory frameworks and collaborate with federal agencies to enforce fiduciary standards. Ideal for finance professionals passionate about retirement security and federal regulatory excellence.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and audit multi-employer pension plans for ERISA compliance
- Investigate plan financial disclosures and participant benefit calculations
- Coordinate with IRS and PBGC on plan termination scenarios
- Develop compliance guidance for plan sponsors and trustees
- Analyze financial projections and funding adequacy ratios
- Prepare regulatory reports for congressional oversight
- Train state agencies on pension enforcement protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field
- 5+ years of pension administration or regulatory experience
- ERISA and IRS 5500 reporting expertise
- Actuarial valuation modeling proficiency
- Federal government security clearance eligibility
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- Ability to interpret complex pension regulations
- Experience with fiduciary liability frameworks