Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration's elite team in Long Beach, CA, as a Pension Plan Specialist. Shape the future of federal retirement benefits by ensuring compliance with complex pension regulations and delivering exceptional service to our nation's heroes. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the prestige of serving your community.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans and retirement benefits for government employees
- Analyze complex retirement claims and ensure compliance with ERISA and federal regulations
- Develop and implement pension policy updates based on legislative changes
- Conduct benefit counseling sessions for pre-retirement employees
- Collaborate with finance and HR departments to reconcile pension accounts
- Prepare comprehensive reports on pension fund performance and liabilities
- Maintain accurate participant records in federal systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in pension administration or benefits management
- Familiarity with federal retirement systems (FERS, CSRS)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to regulatory compliance
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA) preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion
- U.S. citizenship and background clearance required