Job Description
Urgent Hiring Opportunity: State Pension Management
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Pension Plan Administrator to join our team in San Diego. As a key member of the State Government Pension Division, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of retirement benefits for thousands of public service employees. You will be responsible for complex pension calculations, member inquiries, and ensuring compliance with state and federal retirement regulations.
In this pivotal role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on the State Pension Plan, managing the full lifecycle of pension processing and member services. You will collaborate with actuaries, legal teams, and HR departments to maintain the financial health of our retirement system.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable employment with the State of California.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on public sector retirement security.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex actuarial calculations for retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and disability pensions.
- Review and process retirement applications and benefit adjustments with a high degree of accuracy.
- Provide expert guidance and resolution to retirees, beneficiaries, and agency HR representatives regarding pension plan rules.
- Ensure strict compliance with CalPERS regulations, state statutes, and internal policies.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
- Collaborate with the IT department to update pension systems and ensure data integrity.
- Train junior staff on pension calculation methodologies and system usage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in pension administration, actuarial support, or benefits management within the public or private sector.
- Professional certification (e.g., FSA, EA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and pension administration software.
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for client-facing interactions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.