Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration's elite team in Sacramento as a Pension Plan Specialist. This premier federal role offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape America's retirement landscape. You'll work alongside industry experts in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts millions of Americans' financial futures. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous leave packages, and a commitment to professional growth that's unmatched in the private sector.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans with precision and compliance to ERISA and OPM regulations
- Analyze complex retirement benefit calculations and provide authoritative guidance to federal employees
- Develop strategic policy recommendations for improving pension program efficiency
- Conduct audits of pension plan operations to ensure fiduciary responsibility
- Collaborate with Treasury and OPM on national retirement security initiatives
- Train federal HR professionals on pension administration best practices
- Manage confidential participant data with strict adherence to privacy laws
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of pension plan administration experience
- Current Federal Benefits Certification (FBC) or equivalent designation
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, TSP, and federal retirement systems
- Advanced proficiency in pension management software (e.g., Oracle HCM)
- Superior analytical and quantitative reasoning abilities
- Active Secret Security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Proven track record of policy implementation in federal settings