Job Description
Join San Jose's premier public sector retirement system as a Pension Plan Specialist. We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage complex pension portfolios and ensure compliance with California government regulations. This critical role offers exceptional benefits, including robust health coverage and a defined-benefit pension plan. Help secure financial futures for public service employees while advancing your career in municipal finance. Apply immediately – positions fill fast!
Responsibilities
- Administer pension benefits for active and retired municipal employees
- Ensure compliance with CalPERS regulations and government accounting standards
- Analyze financial data and prepare actuarial reports
- Process retirement applications and benefit calculations
- Develop educational materials for plan participants
- Collaborate with auditors and legal counsel
- Manage pension investment portfolios under fiduciary guidelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Knowledge of CalPERS and California government retirement systems
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial software
- Excellent communication abilities for stakeholder interactions
- Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) or equivalent preferred
- Ability to handle confidential financial data with discretion