Job Description
Join California's premier public service team as a Pension Plan Specialist in an immediate hire remote position. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals to manage retirement benefits for state employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible remote work while serving the community. Apply today to start your impactful career in public finance!
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plan benefits and retirement calculations for state employees
- Ensure compliance with CalPERS regulations and government accounting standards
- Process retirement applications and resolve complex benefit inquiries
- Generate analytical reports on pension fund performance and liabilities
- Collaborate with HR departments on employee retirement planning
- Maintain accurate participant records and documentation systems
- Conduct benefit education workshops for state employees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration or benefits experience
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Deep knowledge of CalPERS regulations and ERISA compliance
- Strong analytical skills with attention to financial detail
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- California State government experience preferred