Job Description
Join the Department of Labor in Los Angeles as a Pension Plan Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding American retirement security. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work at the forefront of federal pension regulations. You'll ensure compliance with ERISA guidelines, conduct complex plan audits, and protect the financial futures of workers nationwide. Our Los Angeles office provides a dynamic environment where your expertise in pension administration directly impacts public welfare.
Responsibilities
- Oversee federal pension plan compliance audits and regulatory reviews
- Analyze complex retirement benefit structures and actuarial calculations
- Develop policy recommendations for pension plan governance improvements
- Collaborate with legal teams on enforcement actions and corrective measures
- Train employers and plan administrators on fiduciary responsibilities
- Monitor emerging trends in retirement plan technology and regulations
- Prepare comprehensive reports for congressional oversight committees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension plan administration or regulatory compliance experience
- ERISA and DOL regulations certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA)
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, ProAdmin)
- Strong analytical skills for complex financial data interpretation
- Experience with federal grant management and reporting requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance