Job Description
Join our federal team as an immediate hire Pension Plan Specialist in Long Beach, CA. This critical role ensures accurate retirement benefits administration for federal employees nationwide. You'll manage complex pension calculations, compliance documentation, and client consultations while upholding the highest standards of public service integrity. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities within the nation's premier retirement benefits agency.
Responsibilities
- Process and validate pension claims for federal employees across 12 retirement systems
- Interpret federal regulations (ERISA, CSRS, FERS) to determine benefit eligibility
- Conduct detailed financial calculations for retirement annuities and survivor benefits
- Collaborate with HR departments and legal counsel on compliance matters
- Maintain accurate digital records in federal pension management systems
- Provide expert guidance to retirees on pension optimization strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Federal benefits certification (e.g., CBP, NAGDS) preferred
- Proficiency in federal benefits software (e.g., HRIS, EBIS)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to regulatory detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance