Job Description
Join our elite team at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC as a Pension Plan Specialist. This urgent opening offers the opportunity to shape retirement security policies for federal employees while enjoying competitive benefits and career advancement. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts millions of Americans' financial futures. Our commitment to professional development and work-life balance makes this a premier government role.
Responsibilities
- Administer and optimize federal pension plans ensuring compliance with ERISA and federal regulations
- Analyze complex retirement data to develop policy recommendations for agency leadership
- Conduct audits of pension fund operations and benefit disbursement systems
- Collaborate with congressional committees on retirement security legislation
- Design educational programs for federal employees on retirement planning
- Manage cross-agency initiatives to standardize pension administration
- Lead crisis response for pension fund anomalies or compliance breaches
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in government or regulated environments
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, TSP, and federal retirement regulations
- Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, QKA, or SPHR) strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Tableau, or SAS)
- Experience with federal procurement and grant management systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance