Job Description
Join the City of San Jose's Finance Department as a Pension Plan Administrator and play a critical role in managing our $3.2 billion pension fund. This urgent opening offers a chance to shape public sector retirement solutions while enjoying competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. We seek a detail-oriented professional to ensure compliance, analyze financial data, and support retirees in our dynamic Silicon Valley community.
Responsibilities
- Administer retirement plans and ensure compliance with government regulations (ERISA, CalPERS)
- Analyze financial data and prepare actuarial reports for pension fund sustainability
- Manage member eligibility, benefit calculations, and retirement processing
- Collaborate with auditors and legal teams during annual reviews
- Develop educational materials for employees on retirement planning
- Lead system upgrades for pension administration software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in government sector
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and CalPERS regulations
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA) preferred
- Ability to manage sensitive financial data with confidentiality