Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration's elite pension planning team in Washington DC, where you'll shape federal retirement solutions for millions of Americans. This high-impact role combines policy expertise with hands-on pension administration in our nation's capital.
As a Pension Plan Specialist, you'll work at the intersection of federal regulations and retirement security, ensuring compliance with ERISA, OPM guidelines, and congressional mandates. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth while serving public sector employees nationwide.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive federal benefits package
• Professional development funding
• Collaborative cross-agency projects
• Telework eligibility (3 days/week)
Responsibilities
- Manage complex federal pension plan administration for 250,000+ beneficiaries
- Analyze and interpret ERISA, OPM, and IRS regulations affecting retirement plans
- Develop retirement benefit strategies for federal agencies and congressional staff
- Conduct audits of pension plan compliance with federal mandates
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury on retirement policy initiatives
- Train agency HR personnel on pension plan regulations
- Prepare comprehensive reports for congressional oversight committees
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years experience in pension plan administration or federal benefits
- SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, OPM retirement systems, and TSP
- Proficient in FedHR and OPM retirement systems
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
- Experience with federal budget processes and appropriations
- Exceptional analytical and policy writing skills