HR Specialist (Benefits Officer)

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 150 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first. Responsibilities As an HR Specialist (Benefits Officer), you will: Serve as the headquarters Benefits Officer by leading the administration of Federal retirement and employee benefits programs, monitoring retirement submissions, and coordinating with OPM to ensure timely and compliant benefits operations. Perform complex retirement computations, prepare annuity estimates, determine retirement eligibility, and counsel employees on Federal retirement and benefits options in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Serve as the senior technical advisor by interpreting Federal retirement laws, resolving complex benefits issues, and providing authoritative gu...