Job Description
Join our elite team at the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in Sacramento, CA, where you'll safeguard American retirement security. As a Pension Plan Specialist, you'll ensure compliance with federal pension laws (ERISA), protect worker benefits, and shape national retirement policy. This high-impact role offers competitive federal benefits, career advancement, and the chance to directly impact millions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Administer and audit multi-employer pension plans to ensure ERISA compliance
- Investigate and resolve complex pension plan violations and fiduciary breaches
- Develop regulatory guidance and policy recommendations for pension reform
- Conduct on-site examinations of pension plan operations and financial records
- Advise stakeholders on pension plan design, funding, and reporting requirements
- Collaborate with legal teams on enforcement actions and litigation support
- Lead outreach initiatives to educate employers and employees on pension rights
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration or employee benefits experience
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, PBGC regulations, and pension accounting standards
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA, or CPA) strongly preferred
- Expertise in pension plan funding calculations and actuarial valuations
- Proven ability to interpret complex legal and financial regulations
- Superior analytical skills with attention to detail in compliance reviews
- Clearance: Must pass federal background investigation