Job Description
Join the prestigious U.S. Department of Labor as an immediate hire Pension Plan Specialist in Austin, TX. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to safeguard retirement security for federal employees nationwide. You'll navigate complex pension regulations, ensure ERISA compliance, and shape retirement policy while working in Austin's vibrant tech and government hub.
Why This Role? Immediate start date, competitive federal benefits package, and the chance to make a tangible difference in American retirement security. Perfect for professionals with pension administration experience seeking career acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Administer federal pension plans including TSP, FERS, and CSRS with 100% compliance accuracy
- Conduct complex benefit calculations for retirement, disability, and survivor claims
- Develop and implement pension policy revisions based on regulatory changes
- Lead cross-agency audits and quality assurance reviews of pension operations
- Train HR professionals and federal employees on pension plan provisions
- Manage pension system data integrity and cybersecurity protocols
- Represent the agency at national pension symposiums and regulatory hearings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in federal/government sector
- Deep expertise in ERISA, TSP, FERS, CSRS, and OPM regulations
- Advanced proficiency in pension management software (e.g., Benefitfocus, PeopleAdmin)
- Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, QKA, or CPA) highly valued
- Proven ability to interpret complex pension statutes and legal precedents
- Top Secret security clearance eligibility (or existing clearance)