Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Pension Plan Specialist in Houston, TX and make an immediate impact on federal retirement security. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage complex pension plan operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while delivering exceptional service to our nation's retirees. This urgent hiring opportunity offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the chance to work at the forefront of federal pension administration.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans including TSP, CSRS, and FERS retirement systems
- Process retirement applications and benefit calculations with 99.7% accuracy
- Conduct audits of pension accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Advise federal employees on retirement planning options
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury on policy implementation
- Generate quarterly reports for congressional oversight
- Maintain strict compliance with ERISA and federal pension laws
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Federal benefits certification (e.g., CBP) preferred
- Advanced proficiency in HR systems and Excel
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass federal background check
- Experience with federal retirement systems (TSP/FERS/CSRS)