Job Description
Join Seattle's premier public service team as a Pension Plan Specialist, where your expertise directly impacts the financial security of our community's public servants. This unique night shift role combines remote flexibility with critical government operations, offering unparalleled work-life balance while serving a vital public function. You'll manage complex retirement benefits for thousands of municipal employees, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and optimizing fund performance. Our collaborative team values innovation, integrity, and community impact – perfect for professionals seeking meaningful work with exceptional benefits.
Responsibilities
- Administer and optimize municipal pension plans ensuring regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibility
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and disbursements with 99.9% accuracy
- Analyze pension fund performance using actuarial models and financial forecasting tools
- Develop comprehensive retirement education programs for municipal employees
- Collaborate with auditors and legal teams on compliance reviews and policy updates
- Manage confidential participant data using secure government systems
- Respond to complex participant inquiries with empathy and technical precision
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field
- 3+ years of pension administration or benefits management experience
- Proficiency in pension management software (e.g., Millennium, Empyrean)
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(k) regulations, and municipal pension laws
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to complex numerical details
- Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) or similar designation preferred
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours (10 PM - 6 AM)
- Experience with remote work protocols and secure data handling