Job Description
Join the Nation's Top Federal Pension Agency
Are you an expert in public sector finance and retirement security? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Pension Administrator to manage critical pension plans for federal employees. This is a rare opportunity to impact the financial future of government workers in Washington, DC, and North Carolina.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Directly manage the pension administration for thousands of government employees.
- Competitive Compensation: Generous salary with comprehensive federal benefits package.
- Professional Growth: Work with state-of-the-art retirement software and regulatory frameworks.
The Role:
As a Senior Pension Administrator, you will oversee the lifecycle of pension plans, ensuring compliance with ERISA regulations and federal guidelines. You will act as the primary point of contact for complex retirement inquiries and collaborate with HR teams across the DC and NC regions.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of federal pension plan administration, including enrollment, contributions, and disbursements.
- Ensure strict compliance with Department of Labor regulations, ERISA, and state-specific pension laws in DC and NC.
- Analyze actuarial data to forecast pension liabilities and recommend funding strategies.
- Process and audit retirement claims, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
- Collaborate with external actuaries, auditors, and government auditors to prepare financial reports.
- Train junior staff and government employees on pension eligibility and benefit calculations.
- Maintain accurate records in the Federal Pension Management System (FPMS).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in government benefits, pension administration, or actuarial analysis.
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, FERS, and government pay scales (GS) is required.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and pension administration software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder management.
- Ability to travel occasionally to NC branch offices as needed.