PENSION SYSTEMS & QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST

Wilson-McShane Corporation

$80K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in a similar role
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Capability to write complex queries in databases such as UniData, Microsoft Access, or SQL Server
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field (Business, Computer Science, etc.)
  • Experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst is a plus
  • Familiarity with Quality Assurance Testing concepts is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain expertise in pension processes
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory standards
  • Perform valuation calculations for various DC Pension Plans
  • Act as a liaison between technical and business teams
  • Gather and analyze business and system requirements
  • Create and test system configurations to align with business needs
  • Administer and support client implementations and projects as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Wilson-McShane Corporation, a third-party administrator for Taft-Hartley funds, is seeking a highly motivated team member with strong interpersonal, analytical skills, and professional judgement for a full-time position of Pension Systems & Quality Assurance Analyst.

Essential Duties:
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of internal pension processes and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Perform pension valuation calculations for multiple DC Pension Plans
  • Liaison between internal and external parties (both business and technical)
  • Gather and analyze business and system requirements
  • Provide data analysis and translation support necessary to successfully convert data to new systems
  • Configure systems to meet business requirements
  • Provide administrative and analytical support for client implementations and other projects as needed
  • Develop and maintain training materials, and assist with training as needed
  • Develop moderately complex queries and reports
  • Develop test plans and ensure changes are effectively tested (UAT, Regression, etc.)
  • Perform procedural and computation testing on system outputs
  • Test system configurations to meet business requirements and end user accessibility
  • Log findings and escalate issues that may affect resolution or quality as necessary
  • Maintain effective communication and working relationships with management and staff as well as clients, government agencies, unions, participants, attorneys, and consultants
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

This is an exempt position with a compensation range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year.

Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Professionalism- Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Accept responsibilities for own actions; Follow through on commitments; Team Player.
  • Quality- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Apply feedback to improve performance; Monitor own work to ensure quality; Organized.
  • Quantity- Meet productivity standards; Complete work in timely manner; Strive to increase productivity; Work quickly
  • Dependability- Follow instructions, respond to management direction; Keep commitments; Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
  • Adaptability- Adapt to changes in the work environment; Manage competing demands; Change approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Ability to prioritize duties.
  • Communication- Speak clearly; Listen and get clarification; Respond well to questions; Write clearly and informatively; Edit work for spelling and grammar; Vary writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions; Work well in group problem solving situations.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focus on solving conflict; Maintain confidentiality.
  • Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; Give and welcome feedback; Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Support everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Plan for additional resources; Set goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans


To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following qualifications:
  • Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Strong analytical skills required.
  • 3-5 years of related work experience required.
  • Ability to write moderately complex queries in UniData, Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server required.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (Business, Computer Science, etc...) preferred.
  • Business Analyst or Systems Analyst experience preferred.
  • Quality Assurance Testing experience preferred.
  • Taft-Hartley experience preferred.
  • Travel may be required up to 10% to other office locations.


Salary Description

$80,000-$100,000

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