Job Description
Join our mission-critical team as a Pension Plan Specialist, where you'll directly impact the financial security of federal employees in Tennessee. This part-time role offers the unique opportunity to work with complex pension regulations while maintaining work-life balance in Memphis's vibrant community. We provide comprehensive training and a collaborative environment focused on excellence in federal benefits administration.
Responsibilities
- Manage pension plan inquiries and eligibility determinations for federal employees
- Process retirement applications and benefit calculations with 100% accuracy
- Ensure compliance with federal pension regulations (ERISA, TSP)
- Collaborate with HR departments to resolve pension-related discrepancies
- Generate quarterly benefit statements and annual reports
- Conduct outreach sessions for pre-retirement planning
- Maintain confidential participant data using secure federal systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years in pension administration or benefits management
- Proficiency with federal benefits systems (e.g., HRIS, FPPS)
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex regulations
- Excellent communication abilities for diverse stakeholder interactions
- Familiarity with ERISA and OPM retirement guidelines
- Ability to work 20-25 hours/week with flexible scheduling
- U.S. citizenship and federal background clearance required