Job Description
Join Washington State's premier retirement systems team as an entry-level Pension Plan Specialist! This role offers unparalleled training and career growth in public sector finance. You'll help secure retirement futures for thousands of public employees while gaining hands-on experience in pension administration, compliance, and financial analysis. Enjoy competitive benefits, work-life balance, and the satisfaction of serving your community.
Responsibilities
- Process pension applications and retirement claims with precision and compliance
- Analyze member records to ensure accurate benefit calculations
- Respond to inquiries from retirees, employers, and beneficiaries
- Assist with annual pension plan audits and regulatory reporting
- Support data management for retirement fund investments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy improvements
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in financial services or public sector
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Basic understanding of retirement plan structures preferred
- Washington State residency required for government benefits