Job Description
Join Louisiana's premier public sector team as a Senior Pension Plan Administrator. We're urgently hiring passionate professionals to manage retirement benefits for state employees. This critical role ensures compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Louisiana state statutes while delivering exceptional service to retirees and beneficiaries.
Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including state pension eligibility, and a collaborative work environment in downtown New Orleans. Help secure financial futures for public servants while advancing your career in public finance.
Responsibilities
- Administer defined benefit pension plans for 50,000+ state employees and retirees
- Ensure compliance with federal (ERISA, IRS) and Louisiana state pension regulations
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and distribution payments
- Conduct pension plan audits and financial reporting for state oversight bodies
- Develop policy recommendations for pension fund sustainability and growth
- Coordinate with HR, payroll, and legal teams on retirement-related matters
- Manage participant inquiries and disputes through resolution protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in public sector
- SPBC (Society of Pension Professionals) certification preferred
- Advanced knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(a)/403(b) regulations
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, Sungard)
- Strong analytical skills for actuarial projections and financial modeling
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder presentations and training