Pension Actuaries

This role is for one of our clients

We are seeking experienced Pension Actuaries to support pension valuation, compliance, and regulatory reporting activities for leading benefits advisory teams. This role involves executing full-cycle actuarial projects—including funding valuations, ASC 715 financial reporting, PBGC premium filings, and nondiscrimination testing. Ideal candidates will bring strong technical expertise, analytical capability, and hands-on familiarity with pension valuation software.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform annual funding valuations under IRC 430 using tools such as ProVal or SLOPE.
• Complete ASC 715 accounting valuations aligned with fiscal year-end requirements.
• Conduct benefit calculations and prepare participant statements based on plan provisions.
• Execute nondiscrimination testing including 401(a)(4), 410(b), ADP/ACP, and top-heavy.
• Calculate PBGC flat-rate and variable-rate premiums using applicable interest rates.
• Prepare Schedule SB and PBGC Form 1 filings and support electronic submission.
• Analyze census and asset data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Document assumptions, validate data, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in defined benefit pension valuations and compliance.
• Hands-on proficiency with actuarial tools such as ProVal, SLOPE, or PensionSoft.
• Strong understanding of IRS, ERISA funding regulations, and PBGC requirements.
• Familiarity with ASC 715 reporting and related 10-K / 10-Q disclosures.
• Strong attention to detail with experience managing large data files.
• ASA or FSA designation preferred but not mandatory.

Project Details

• Remote & asynchronous — flexible self-managed schedule.
• Expected commitment: 30+ hours/week
• Duration: ~6 weeks
• Engagement Type: Independent contractor
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect ($60-$100per hour)