Job Description
Join the City of San Francisco's Premier Pension Management Team!
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Pension Administrator to oversee critical retirement plans and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. This is a rare opportunity to work in a stable, high-impact government environment offering exceptional benefits and job security.
Why You Will Love This Role:
- Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $120,000.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous pension plan and retirement benefits.
- Standard government work hours with excellent work-life balance.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on public service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and manage the City's defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans with precision and care.
- Ensure strict compliance with CalPERS regulations, federal ERISA guidelines, and local government codes.
- Conduct regular audits and prepare detailed financial reports for the Board of Supervisors and auditors.
- Provide expert guidance and support to City employees regarding retirement eligibility, benefit calculations, and vested rights.
- Collaborate with external actuaries and investment consultants to optimize fund performance and long-term sustainability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pension administration or public sector finance.
- Professional certification (CPA, CFP, or CAE) is highly preferred but not mandatory.
- Deep working knowledge of California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) guidelines.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Administer and manage the City's defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans with precision and care.
- Ensure strict compliance with CalPERS regulations, federal ERISA guidelines, and local government codes.
- Conduct regular audits and prepare detailed financial reports for the Board of Supervisors and auditors.
- Provide expert guidance and support to City employees regarding retirement eligibility, benefit calculations, and vested rights.
- Collaborate with external actuaries and investment consultants to optimize fund performance and long-term sustainability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pension administration or public sector finance.
- Professional certification (CPA, CFP, or CAE) is highly preferred but not mandatory.
- Deep working knowledge of California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) guidelines.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.