Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Pension Plan Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding retirement security for federal employees. This full-time position offers the opportunity to administer complex pension plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide expert guidance to stakeholders across government agencies. With competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on public service retirement systems, this role is ideal for finance professionals passionate about federal benefits administration.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans including TSP, FERS, and CSRS with precision and regulatory compliance
- Conduct comprehensive benefit calculations and retirement eligibility assessments
- Develop and implement pension policy updates in alignment with federal regulations (ERISA, OPM guidelines)
- Provide expert consultation to federal employees, agencies, and congressional inquiries
- Analyze pension fund performance and recommend strategic adjustments to ensure sustainability
- Collaborate with OPM, Treasury, and GAO on pension system audits and improvements
- Lead training programs for HR professionals on pension administration best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in pension plan administration or federal benefits
- Deep knowledge of federal retirement systems (FERS/CSRS), TSP, and ERISA regulations
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle HCM)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and regulations
- Federal government clearance eligibility or existing clearance (required)
- Excellent written communication skills for policy documentation and stakeholder reporting