Senior Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Administrator -Large Plans

Prime Pensions • Eugene, OR

7d • Remote

About The Position

Prime Pensions, Inc. is a nationally recognized actuarial, consulting, and retirement plan administration firm serving employers across the United States since 1975. The firm specializes in 401(k), profit sharing, cash balance, and defined benefit retirement plans. This fully remote position supports the Prime Pensions Northwest office and joins the Large Plan Services Team.

The Senior Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Administrator provides consulting and administration services to large 401(k), profit sharing, and other defined contribution plan clients. The role supports complex plan design, recordkeeping, compliance testing, and demographic data needs. It coordinates with plan sponsors and service providers on ongoing administration, plan design, regulatory matters, and issue resolution, while maintaining accuracy, clear communication, quality control, and responsive client service.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of defined contribution plan industry experience.
• Extensive experience supporting large 401(k) and profit sharing plans with complex design, recordkeeping, compliance testing, and demographic data requirements.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, compliance, recordkeeping, administrative, filing, and communication requirements for single-employer and multiple-employer defined contribution plans.
• At least 2 years of experience working effectively from a remote, non-office-specific location.
• Experience coordinating with plan sponsors, auditors, financial advisors, plan counsel, senior management, and other service providers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Relevant ASPPA or IRS-recognized credential, such as QKA, QPA, CPC, ERPA, EA, or CPA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior consultant and administrator for large 401(k), profit sharing, and other defined contribution plan clients.
• Address complex plan design, recordkeeping, compliance testing, and participant demographic data requirements.
• Advise on single-employer and multiple-employer plan administration, regulatory requirements, and evolving industry practices.
• Research and resolve complex administrative and regulatory issues, escalating matters as appropriate.
• Perform and review required compliance testing and recommend remedial measures when results are unfavorable.
• Analyze controlled group matters and their effect on plan administration and compliance.
• Support plan changes arising from mergers and acquisitions, including implementation and coordination requirements.
• Coordinate applicable regulatory filings and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Work with defined contribution plan recordkeeping systems and supporting administration software.
• Collect, analyze, reconcile, and validate payroll, human resources, census, and related client data from decentralized systems.
• Track assigned work in designated Company systems, meet established deadlines, and review deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
• Apply mathematical, research, problem-solving, and quality-control skills to complex client matters.
• Coordinate with plan sponsor contacts and client service providers at all levels regarding ongoing administration, plan design, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with auditors, financial advisors, plan counsel, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate technical information clearly and provide responsive, professional client service.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $90,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Collaborative team culture with strong technical support and peer review.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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