Job Description
Join Oakland's premier public sector retirement system as a Pension Plan Specialist. This critical role ensures the financial security of 20,000+ government employees through meticulous pension administration, regulatory compliance, and member services. Our night shift team operates from 10 PM - 6 AM to serve members across time zones while maintaining work-life balance. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including premium health plans, retirement contributions, and career advancement within California's largest municipal pension fund.
We seek detail-oriented professionals passionate about public service and financial stewardship. Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative night-shift environments where precision and compliance are paramount. Oakland offers dynamic urban living, cultural diversity, and proximity to the Bay Area's innovation ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex pension enrollment processes and benefit calculations for government employees
- Ensure strict compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and California pension statutes
- Process retirement distributions and survivor benefit claims with 99.7% accuracy
- Respond to urgent member inquiries during night shift hours via secure channels
- Collaborate with finance team on quarterly audits and annual valuations
- Maintain confidential member records in secure government databases
- Train night-shift staff on pension policy updates and procedural changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years pension administration or benefits management experience
- Proficiency with pension software (e.g., Millennium, CyberMetrics)
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS 415 limits, and CalPERS regulations
- Ability to work independently during night shift (10 PM - 6 AM)
- Government sector experience preferred
- Series 65 or 7 securities license a plus
- Advanced Excel skills with financial modeling capabilities