Job Description
Join the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) as a Pension Plan Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding American retirement security. This federal position offers the opportunity to enforce ERISA compliance, conduct complex plan audits, and develop regulatory guidance that protects millions of workers' pension benefits. Work in a mission-driven environment with competitive benefits, professional development, and direct impact on national retirement policy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive audits of multi-employer and single-employer pension plans to ensure ERISA compliance
- Investigate participant complaints and fiduciary breaches through formal enforcement actions
- Develop interpretive bulletins and regulatory guidance for complex pension plan issues
- Collaborate with legal teams on litigation support and regulatory rulemaking
- Train plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance requirements and best practices
- Analyze financial reports and actuarial valuations to assess plan health
- Represent the agency at industry conferences and stakeholder meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of pension plan administration, ERISA compliance, or fiduciary experience
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, PBGC regulations, and IRS pension rules
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA, CPA, or EA) highly desirable
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and pension administration software
- Ability to interpret complex financial statements and actuarial valuations
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills for regulatory guidance development
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance