Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration's elite Pension Plan team in Nashville, TN, where you'll directly impact the financial security of federal employees nationwide. As a Pension Plan Specialist, you'll administer complex retirement benefits, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional service to our beneficiaries. This pivotal role requires meticulous attention to detail, deep pension expertise, and a commitment to public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage and administer federal pension plans, including benefit calculations, eligibility determinations, and retirement counseling
- Analyze complex pension legislation and regulatory updates to ensure compliance with federal mandates
- Develop and implement strategic pension plan improvements for federal employees in Tennessee and beyond
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and HR teams to resolve pension-related discrepancies and appeals
- Prepare comprehensive reports on pension fund performance, trends, and financial projections
- Provide expert guidance to federal retirees on pension options, survivor benefits, and post-retirement adjustments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in pension administration, employee benefits, or federal retirement systems
- Expertise in ERISA, TSP, and OPM retirement regulations
- Proficiency in pension management software (e.g., FIS, Vangent) and advanced Excel modeling
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and regulations
- Federal background investigation eligibility and ability to obtain security clearance
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and retirement counseling