Benefits and Employee Services Specialist Support

Business Management Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in federal employee benefits is seeking a Federal Employee Benefits Specialist to join its remote team. The role encompasses providing strategic guidance on various federal benefits, including retirement processing, and requires a strong understanding of OPM policies. With a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work culture, this position offers fully remote work opportunities.

Benefits

100% remote work

Supportive, mission-focused team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years recent experience in federal employee benefits, including retirement processing.
• Strong understanding of OPM policies and federal benefits programs.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on federal employee benefits.
• Calculate retirement annuity estimates and SCDs.
• Lead virtual retirement counseling sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Retirement processing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Management Associates, Inc. (BMA) Integrating People and Process Through Service, with a strategic emphasis on integrating people and process, and proven, documented project management methodology for internal and external management while maintaining a strategic and financial focus on an organizations most important component ' its people ;

Love Thy Customer; Love Thy Work; Love Thy System"

We're Hiring : Federal Employee Benefits Specialist

Location : Remote (Virtual client meetings required)

Employment Type : Full-time

Clearance : Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

About Us :

BMA supports federal agencies to deliver high-impact, people-first services. Our team brings innovation, expertise, and real-world know-how to HR, EEO, and operational transformation efforts. We're growing and and we're looking for a seasoned Federal Employee Benefits Specialist to join our remote team.

About the Role :

This is a fully remote position supporting federal clients through virtual meetings, consultations, and collaboration. You'll serve as the trusted expert on federal employee benefits with experience providing strategic and technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide range of benefits -related matters. From retirement processing to complex eligibility questions, your knowledge will directly impact the employee experience for federal workers across the country.

What You'll Do :

• Provide expert advice and support on federal employee benefits , including :

Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)

Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Long-Term Care (LTC)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)

Offer accurate, clear guidance on enrollment, changes in coverage, retirement options, creditable service, and survivor benefits .

Calculate Service Computation Dates (SCDs) and retirement annuity estimates-including complex retirement scenarios such as phased or disability retirement.

Handle Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Correction Act (FERCCA) cases and other special entitlements.

Lead one-on-one retirement counseling sessions and support in-house virtual retirement planning programs.

Audit personnel records and resolve discrepancies per OPM guidance.

Participate in virtual client meetings and team check-ins via Microsoft Teams.

What You Bring :

A minimum of 7 years of recent experience (within the last 10 years, with at least 3 of those years within the last 5) working in federal employee benefits , including retirement processing.

Strong understanding of OPM policies, retirement systems, and federal benefits programs.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office products , including : (Matt we don't need all of this in the ad)

MS Word (policy documentation, letters, and forms)

MS Excel (calculations, retirement estimates, and data tracking)

MS SharePoint (document management and collaboration)

MS Teams (virtual meetings and team communication)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and comfortable explaining complex benefits to employees at all levels.

Ability to work independently, manage priorities in a virtual environment, and deliver accurate, timely guidance.

Bonus Points If You Have :

Previous consulting or contractor experience with a federal agency.

Familiarity with GRB, EBIS, or eOPF systems.

Why Join Us?

100% remote work (D.C., Maryland, VA preferred but not mandatory) where you'll support our clients from anywhere in the U.S.

Supportive, mission-focused team and a culture that values your expertise.

At BMA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV / AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. BMA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which BMA has facilities. BMA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.