Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor as an immediate hire Pension Plan Specialist in Long Beach, CA. This critical role ensures compliance with federal pension regulations while safeguarding retirement benefits for public servants. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts financial security for thousands of federal employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public service.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans in strict accordance with OPM regulations and ERISA standards
- Conduct compliance audits and resolve complex pension benefit discrepancies
- Develop and implement retirement education programs for federal employees
- Analyze pension fund performance and prepare regulatory reports for congressional oversight
- Collaborate with OPM and Treasury Department on pension policy initiatives
- Manage pension plan transitions during federal employee lifecycle events
- Lead cross-agency working groups on retirement security initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of pension plan administration experience in federal/government sector
- Deep knowledge of TSP, FERS, CSRS, and federal pension regulations
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA, or CPA) strongly preferred
- Expertise in pension compliance software (e.g., Oracle HCM, Workday)
- Ability to interpret complex federal statutes and agency guidance documents
- Superior analytical skills with attention to financial precision
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one