Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Labor's Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) as a Pension Plan Specialist in Louisville, KY. This critical night shift role safeguards retirement security by ensuring compliance with federal pension regulations. You'll analyze complex pension plans, conduct risk assessments, and protect workers' retirement savings in a high-stakes federal environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and audit pension plan compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations
- Investigate financial discrepancies and potential plan insolvencies
- Prepare detailed reports for regulatory agencies and congressional inquiries
- Collaborate with legal teams to enforce corrective actions for non-compliant plans
- Respond to emergency pension-related incidents during night shift hours
- Maintain confidential financial records and sensitive participant data
- Train junior staff on pension plan valuation methodologies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years pension plan administration or regulatory compliance experience
- Proficient with IRS Form 5500 and ERISA reporting requirements
- Strong analytical skills for complex financial data interpretation
- Ability to work independently during night shift (11 PM - 7 AM)
- Federal security clearance eligibility (or ability to obtain)
- Knowledge of PBGC guarantee programs and insurance mechanisms