State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Retirement Benefits Analyst 1, 2, 3, 4

Onsite$40,165 - $68,808/yrPosted today

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Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $40,165 - $68,808/yr
Posted: today
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Why work for TRSL?

Service– All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.

Culture– We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.

Growth– TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.

Benefits– TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL's telework policy.

Location– TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

This position serves as a liaison and provides customer service to approximately 70 TRSL-reporting agencies and audit member records for completeness and accuracy to determine eligibility to purchase service credit, transfer or reciprocate, retire, and/or participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

Position Duties

Three years of experience in employee benefits; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

Customer Service reporting agencies
Processing and determining the actuarial cost of full-time corrections and prior year corrections.
Audit members records for completeness and accuracy to determine eligibility

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty.
Detail to Special Duty may be required for a trial period prior to promotion consideration. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Retirement Benefits Analyst 1, Retirement Benefits Analyst 2, Retirement Benefits Analyst 3, or Retirement Benefits Analyst 4, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please click each job title to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications, and job concepts.

Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:
If filled as a Retirement Benefits Analyst 1 - $1,544.80 bi-weekly
If filled as a Retirement Benefits Analyst 2 - $1,663.20 bi-weekly
If filled as a Retirement Benefits Analyst 3 - $1,892.00 bi-weekly

How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.

To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Aricka Hart, Human Resources
Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94123
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Ph: 225-925-6900
Fax: 225-922-2579
Email: [email protected]

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Supplemental Questions

This position requires fundamental mathematical skills (specifically addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and decimals). Please rate your mathematical skills:

Below Average
Average
Above Average

Fundamental Math Skills - Explain the rating you selected above by providing specific examples from your experience (from school and/or work-related)

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

LA: Learning Actively - How do you seek out learning and apply feedback to grow your skills?

I avoid learning, feedback, or collaboration and show little interest in developing my skills.
I set basic learning goals and participate occasionally, but I don’t always apply what I learn.
I set clear learning goals, apply new skills, use feedback, and help others learn when I can.
I seek growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration. I mentor others and model lifelong learning.

LA: Learning Actively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

SP: Solving Problems - How do you approach challenges and work toward effective solutions?

I focus on surface issues, miss root causes, or struggle to follow through on solutions.
I gather some information, but my solutions may not be fully thought through or feasible.
I analyze problems thoroughly, identify root causes, and follow through with realistic, adaptable solutions.
I anticipate and solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and improve systems based on outcomes and feedback.

SP: Solving Problems - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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