Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor as a Pension Plan Specialist and help safeguard retirement security for federal employees nationwide. This immediate-hire position offers competitive benefits, career stability, and the opportunity to work on critical pension administration initiatives. Ideal for professionals with expertise in retirement benefits, compliance, and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans ensuring compliance with ERISA and OPM regulations
- Review and process retirement benefit applications with 100% accuracy
- Conduct audits of pension fund investments and financial records
- Develop training materials for federal employees on retirement planning
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury on policy updates and implementation
- Manage pension plan data systems and generate compliance reports
- Respond to complex inquiries from retirees and agency HR staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Deep knowledge of federal retirement systems (FERS, CSRS)
- Proficiency in pension management software (e.g., Oracle HCM)
- Strong analytical skills for financial data interpretation
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement