Job Description
Join the elite team shaping America's retirement security at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in Albuquerque. As a Pension Plan Specialist, you'll safeguard the financial futures of federal employees through expert administration of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). This pivotal role combines federal compliance mastery with strategic pension planning to deliver retirement excellence.
Albuquerque's vibrant culture, low cost of living, and outdoor recreation make it an ideal base for public service professionals. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of directly impacting retirement security for 2.1 million federal annuitants nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Administer FERS/CSRS retirement plans with 100% compliance accuracy
- Conduct complex benefit calculations for survivor and disability claims
- Develop retirement education programs for federal agencies nationwide
- Lead audits of pension fund investments and actuarial valuations
- Coordinate with OPM headquarters on policy implementation
- Manage pension system modernization projects using SAP/HCM
- Respond to congressional inquiries and benefit appeals
Qualifications
- 5+ years pension administration experience
- Federal benefits certification (e.g., CBP, CFP)
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, TCC, and FEGLI regulations
- Advanced Excel/SAP skills for data modeling
- Ability to interpret complex pension legislation
- Public speaking experience for training sessions
- Security clearance eligibility
- Graduate degree in Finance/HR preferred