Job Description
Join our elite team of public servants in El Paso, Texas, as an immediate-hire Pension Plan Specialist. This critical role safeguards retirement futures for thousands of public employees through meticulous administration, compliance, and strategic planning. We offer unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our community's financial well-being.
As a cornerstone of Texas' public sector workforce, you'll navigate complex retirement regulations while ensuring seamless pension operations. Ideal candidates thrive in structured environments with clear advancement pathways and competitive compensation packages.
Responsibilities
- Manage pension fund administration including benefit calculations, distributions, and participant records
- Ensure strict compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and state pension laws
- Conduct comprehensive retirement plan audits and financial analysis
- Develop educational materials and conduct workshops for public employees
- Collaborate with legal counsel on pension policy updates and legislative changes
- Oversee vendor relationships for third-party pension administration services
- Prepare annual reports for regulatory agencies and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience in government sector
- Professional designation (e.g., CEBS, ASPA) preferred
- Expertise in ERISA compliance and retirement plan regulations
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, Benefitfocus)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to financial detail
- Valid Texas driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to obtain security clearance for sensitive financial data