Benefits Specialist

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The FRTIB is seeking a qualified and motivated Benefits Specialist to help improve the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and deliver quality services to participants and beneficiaries. The specialist serves as a key point of contact between the TSP and partners such as payroll offices, contractors, and internal teams, supporting innovation and strategic goals. The role develops oversight guidelines and regularly reviews the TSP program for compliance with Agency policies. It also leads the development of TSP policies and oversees and monitors recordkeeper performance to support accurate, timely, and consistent retirement benefit delivery in line with program objectives, policies, and guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

This GS-0301-13 position is with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB). The announcement may also be used to fill other Benefits Specialist positions at the same grade, location, and qualification level.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience interpreting retirement laws and policies to resolve benefit-related issues and provide guidance to internal staff.
• Specialized experience administering defined contribution retirement plans to support program operations and ensure accurate and compliant delivery of benefits.
• Specialized experience reviewing and managing recordkeeping systems to ensure retirement benefit records comply with legal and policy requirements.
• Specialized experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support innovation, resolve operational issues, and align benefit services with program goals.
• All qualification requirements must be met by 11/09/2026.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks of federal service at GS-12.
• Continued employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.

Responsibilities

• Help improve the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) so it delivers quality services to participants and beneficiaries.
• Serve as a main point of contact between the TSP and key partners, including payroll offices, contractors, and internal teams, to support innovation and strategic goals.
• Create oversight guidelines and regularly review the TSP program for compliance with Agency policies.
• Lead the development of TSP policies to improve retirement benefit delivery.
• Oversee and monitor TSP recordkeeper performance for accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with program objectives, policies, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the federal retirement system
• Flexible work hours, as applicable
• Annual and sick leave
• Transit subsidies
• Childcare subsidies
• Free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services
• Free on-site fitness center
• Off-site fitness membership reimbursement
• Other recruitment incentives may be authorized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed