Benefits Analyst
Benefits Analyst
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Job Description
What are we seeking
Education and Experience:
Associates degree with coursework emphasis in accounting/ mathematics or related fields;
Demonstrated professional experience performing higher function calculations balancing financial variables and providing service to a customer or other third party;
Strong aptitude for using moderate to advanced functions of Excel;
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a casebycase basis.
Competencies:
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn:
State retirement statues administrative rules regulations and policies;
Actuarial principles related to the calculation of retirement benefits.
Ability to:
Operate comfortably with moderate to advanced functions of Excel;
Learn and apply a variety of mathematical formulas;
Provide effective and professional customer service;
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Analyze a members retirement options and provide detailed explanation without influencing a members decision;
Research and analyze employment data and draw conclusions;
Ability to interpret and apply technical knowledge of financial informational reported data distribution communication and information systems for a variety of circumstances that often are not specifically addressed by statute rule policy or business processes.
Communicate complex plan provisions and resolve member questions with courtesy and respect;
Maintain high attention to detail.
Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting yourresumeandcover letter.(Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system.You only need to upload the requested documentation.
What can you expect from us in return for your work at our agency
Lookhereto see the additional benefits!They include:
oWork/life Balance
oHealth Coverage
oRetirement plans
oPaid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
oAnd more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Other important information to be aware of.
- This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
- This position does not allow for 100 telework and requires the first year to work in office.
- Only online applications are accepted.By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
The Montana Public Employee Retirement Administration (MPERA) is committed to providing secure and sustainable retirement benefits to nearly 60000 members and retirees.The agency administers ten retirement plans and is dedicated to customer service member education and operational efficiency.
We are seeking an individual with a balance of solid math expertise and soft skills to work with a wide variety of participating members providing retirement benefit information on ten separate retirement plans in our highly driven Fiscal Services Bureau. This includes calculating retirement benefits for members using the calculations and provisions specific to each plan determining cost estimates for members to purchase other service into a plan calculating benefit coordination across plans and calculating interest payable to a member or beneficiary.This position communicates differing retirement plan provisions to participants to the diverse population of plan participants who are employees from state university system school district and local government employers.Given the work we do is largely regulatory in nature we would prefer if you had a strong foundation in math.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
