Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Pension Plan Specialist in Chicago, IL. This critical night shift role ensures accurate federal retirement benefits administration for millions of Americans. You'll work in a secure federal facility processing complex pension claims, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of serving public retirement security.
Responsibilities
- Process and audit federal pension claims with 99.8% accuracy
- Investigate and resolve complex pension discrepancies across multiple systems
- Interpret federal retirement regulations (ERS, FERS) to determine benefit eligibility
- Collaborate with legal teams on contested pension cases
- Generate monthly compliance reports for OMB oversight
- Train junior staff on pension calculation methodologies
- Manage confidential beneficiary data under HIPAA guidelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or Public Administration
- 3+ years of pension/benefits administration experience
- Federal retirement certification (e.g., NAGDS) preferred
- Advanced proficiency in SAP HR and Oracle Benefits systems
- Expert knowledge of 5 U.S.C. Chapter 83 retirement provisions
- Strong analytical skills for complex benefit calculations
- Ability to work independently during night shifts (10PM-6AM)