Job Description
Join New York's premier government pension authority as a Pension Plan Specialist on our weekend shift! This critical role ensures retirement security for thousands of public servants while offering competitive compensation and exceptional work-life balance. Our team values precision, integrity, and public service excellence. Weekend schedule includes Saturdays and Sundays with rotating weekdays. Enjoy reduced weekday traffic, family-friendly hours, and contribute to meaningful financial planning initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Administer complex pension plans including defined benefit and contribution plans for government employees
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and disbursements with 99.8% accuracy
- Ensure strict compliance with ERISA, NY State Retirement Law, and IRS regulations
- Conduct participant education seminars via virtual and weekend in-person sessions
- Manage pension fund investments and report performance quarterly to oversight committees
- Collaborate with auditors and legal teams for compliance reviews and policy updates
- Maintain secure participant data using proprietary government systems (NYPRS)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension administration or retirement planning experience
- Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) or ASPPA designation preferred
- Expert knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(k) regulations, and NY State pension laws
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., NYPRS, Millennium)
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to financial detail
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills for explaining complex benefits to diverse stakeholders