Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Pension Plan Administrator to join our prestigious government team in Atlanta, Georgia. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the oversight and administration of state pension plans, ensuring accurate benefit calculations, strict regulatory compliance, and exceptional service to our retirees.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the financial security of thousands of public servants while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Key Highlights:
- Work with a top-tier government agency ensuring retirement security for public employees.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth within the state workforce.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the accurate calculation, verification, and processing of pension benefits, survivor annuities, and cost-of-living adjustments.
- Ensure strict adherence to ERISA regulations, state statutes, and internal agency policies.
- Provide expert technical support and guidance to current and prospective retirees regarding eligibility and benefit formulas.
- Conduct regular audits of pension records and system data to maintain integrity and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare complex financial reports and statistical analyses for state oversight boards and legislative bodies.
- Collaborate with the IT department to troubleshoot and improve pension administration software systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pension administration, benefits management, or government finance.
- Working knowledge of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., PEERS, ERS systems) and Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills required).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to practical scenarios.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-technical audiences.