Job Description
Join Oregon's premier public sector team as a Pension Plan Specialist! This entry-level government role offers remote flexibility while serving Oregon's public employees. Manage pension plan compliance, process retirement applications, and ensure regulatory accuracy in a mission-critical finance position. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the pride of contributing to public service.
Responsibilities
- Process retirement applications and pension disbursements with 100% accuracy
- Interpret federal/state pension regulations (ERISA, OPM) for plan compliance
- Maintain participant records using state-of-the-art HRIS systems
- Respond to inquiries from retirees and agency stakeholders within SLAs
- Conduct eligibility audits and reconcile financial discrepancies
- Collaborate with finance teams on quarterly reporting deliverables
- Support system upgrades for pension administration software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field
- 0-2 years experience in pension, benefits, or government finance
- Proficiency in Excel and HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP)
- Knowledge of ERISA, OPM, and Oregon pension statutes
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and integrity
- Strong written/verbal communication skills for stakeholder interactions
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass federal background check