Retirement Plan Manager

Job Category: Human Resources Relevant Work Experience: 10+ to 15 Years Reference Code: 40661 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Retirement Plan Manager Description:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Senior Retirement Plan Analyst who will be responsible for managing the administration and compliance of the Laboratorys 403(b) and Money Purchase pension plans.Responsibilities include: Act as advisor to APL Pension Committee, preparing reports for committee on key plan statistics, providing guidance and insight on regulatory changes and industry trends. Conduct annual nondiscrimination testing. Maintain compliance of the plans by providing guidance to pension administrators and participants in the applicable regulations and interpretation of plan documents. Stay abreast of regulatory changes in the pension arena. Primary responsibility for vendor management and establishment of positive relationships with vendors. Ensure internal processes are efficient and resources of vendors are appropriately utilized. Counsel staff members approaching retirement regarding options for distribution under the plan. Act as lead in the preparation and execution of QDRO and approval of withdrawal requests.Qualifications:Required:Bachelors degree or equivalent. Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in the administration and management of defined contribution pension plans, preferably 403(b) and/or money purchase plans. Thorough understanding of applicable pension regulations. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities/projects. Strong written and verbal communications skills, presentation skills and proven ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Prior experience managing pension vendors and interpreting plan documents.Desired:Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of or working towards a RPA or CEBS designation.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 40661Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.