Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor's elite Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation team as a Pension Plan Specialist in Detroit. This urgent federal opening offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to protect American workers' retirement futures. We're seeking dedicated professionals to ensure pension plan compliance, administer complex retirement systems, and safeguard retiree benefits. Enjoy competitive salaries, federal health insurance, and retirement plans while making a tangible impact on financial security nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Oversee pension plan compliance with ERISA and federal regulations
- Conduct audits of multi-employer and single-employer pension plans
- Analyze financial reports to ensure plan solvency and funding adequacy
- Investigate potential plan violations and recommend corrective actions
- Provide technical guidance to employers, trustees, and beneficiaries
- Collaborate with legal teams on enforcement actions and litigation support
- Develop educational materials for pension plan administrators
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes affecting pension systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration or regulatory experience
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, PBGC regulations, and pension accounting standards
- Proficiency with pension administration software (e.g., Ascensus, Millennium)
- Ability to interpret complex financial documents and legal statutes
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance