Job Description
Join our prestigious federal agency in Kansas City, MO, as a Pension Plan Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding retirement futures for public servants. This urgent opening offers unparalleled job stability, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of policy and people. You'll collaborate with top-tier financial analysts and policy experts while ensuring compliance with ERISA and federal retirement regulations. Enjoy a modern downtown workspace with flexible scheduling and robust professional development programs.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize federal pension portfolios to ensure regulatory compliance and financial sustainability
- Conduct complex benefit calculations and retirement counseling for federal employees
- Develop strategic pension plan documentation and policy implementation procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on retirement plan audits and risk assessments
- Lead stakeholder communications regarding pension plan changes and legislative updates
- Analyze market trends to inform pension investment strategies and benefit adjustments
- Maintain meticulous records of pension transactions and participant data
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in pension plan administration or federal benefits
- Proficiency with retirement planning software (e.g., Millennium, FIS Global)
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, TSP, and federal retirement regulations
- Strong analytical skills with experience in benefit calculations
- Excellent communication abilities for stakeholder education and counseling
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QPA, or CFA) preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance