Job Description
Join Washington State's premier retirement systems team as a Pension Plan Specialist on a weekend shift! This high-impact role ensures secure financial futures for thousands of public servants. Leverage your expertise in pension administration while enjoying work-life balance with a Saturday/Sunday schedule. If you're passionate about public finance and compliance-driven excellence, this is your opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plan inquiries and retirement applications for state employees
- Process complex retirement claims with precision and regulatory compliance
- Conduct benefit calculations and eligibility verifications
- Maintain accurate participant records in pension management systems
- Collaborate with auditors to ensure ERISA and state regulation adherence
- Develop educational materials for retirement planning workshops
- Respond to urgent weekend inquiries with exceptional customer service
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Expertise in ERISA regulations and retirement compliance standards
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, Oracle)
- Strong analytical skills for complex benefit calculations
- Professional certification (e.g., NIPA, CEBS) preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision