Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration's elite team in Chicago as a Pension Plan Specialist, where you'll safeguard the retirement security of federal employees nationwide. This critical role requires meticulous attention to detail, deep policy expertise, and unwavering commitment to public service. Work in a collaborative environment at our modern downtown headquarters, offering competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities. Help shape the future of federal retirement benefits while making a tangible impact on workers' lives.
Responsibilities
- Administer complex federal pension plans ensuring compliance with ERISA and OPM regulations
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and survivor claims with 99.9% accuracy
- Conduct benefit eligibility reviews and provide expert guidance to federal employees
- Develop and implement policy improvements for pension plan sustainability
- Collaborate with legal and finance teams on pension audits and compliance reviews
- Maintain confidential participant records using SSA's proprietary systems
- Train federal agency staff on pension plan regulations and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years' experience with federal pension plans or employee benefits
- Advanced knowledge of ERISA, OPM, and IRS pension regulations
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Oracle HCM, SAP HR)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex legal documents
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and training
- Federal background investigation clearance eligibility
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, SHRM-SCP) preferred