Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration's elite Pension Plan division and make a meaningful impact on federal employees' retirement security. We're seeking a detail-oriented Pension Plan Specialist to manage complex benefit calculations and compliance for weekend remote shifts. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work from anywhere in the San Diego metro area while serving our nation's public servants.
Why Join Us? Be part of a mission-driven organization with robust career advancement, comprehensive health coverage, and student loan repayment assistance. Weekend shifts offer premium overtime compensation and a unique work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and process federal pension plan applications with 99.8% accuracy for weekend-shift beneficiaries
- Conduct eligibility verifications using E-Verify and federal databases for weekend case loads
- Prepare comprehensive retirement benefit statements and tax forms (e.g., SSA-1099)
- Collaborate with IRS and OPM on weekend compliance audits and regulatory updates
- Maintain encrypted digital records for 5,000+ active pension accounts
- Respond to weekend inquirers via secure federal communication channels
- Train weekend staff on new pension regulations (e.g SECURE 2.0 Act)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or Public Administration (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years pension/benefits administration experience with federal agencies
- GS-12 level federal pay scale eligibility or equivalent private-sector compensation
- Weekend shift availability (Saturday/Sunday 6am-2pm PST) with remote work capability
- Advanced proficiency in federal systems (e.g., SSA-7004, BENEFITS)
- FINRA Series 65 or QPFC certification preferred
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain within 90 days)