Retirement Services Specialist Senior - Benefit Calculations

Working Title: Retirement Services Specialist Senior - Benefit Calculations

Job Class: Retirement Services Specialist Senior

Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association

• Job ID : 97508
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/30/2026
• Closing Date : 11/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Benefits
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (mn.gov/mmb/…) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join PERA and help Minnesota public employees make informed retirement decisions by providing expert benefit calculations and retirement guidance!

As a Retirement Services Specialist Senior, you will perform and review complex retirement, disability, survivor, refund, and service purchase calculations while ensuring compliance with retirement laws, policies, and procedures. You will analyze member records, research and resolve complex benefit issues, collaborate with internal and external partners, and provide expert guidance to members, employers, and retirement system stakeholders.

This role serves as a subject matter expert who helps ensure the accuracy of benefit estimates and calculations, supports quality assurance through peer review, and assists members in understanding their retirement options and benefits. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, independent judgment, and a commitment to exceptional customer service are essential to success in this position.

This position is telework eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
• Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending day, month, and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two (2) years of professional level experience in retirement planning, communications, program administration, or financial services, including:

• Experience performing and reviewing detailed calculations, auditing results for accuracy, and resolving calculation discrepancies.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information and maintaining data privacy in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, to analyze information, maintain records, prepare reports, and communicate with stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, procedures, or program requirements to make determinations and provide guidance.
• Experience independently managing workloads, prioritizing competing assignments, meeting deadlines, and working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to research issues, evaluate information, identify root causes, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years in Minnesota Public Pension Plan Administration (PERA, MSRS, TRA, SPTRFA)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Minnesota Statutes Chapters 353 and 356 relating to PERA benefits and membership eligibility.
• Experience with Social Security, group insurance, and state and federal income tax as they relate to retirement, disability, survivor, or refund benefits.
• Experience working for a public pension fund, governmental agency, financial services organization, or benefits administration program.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.