Federal Benefits & Work Life Specialist

RIVIDIUM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Federal Benefits & Work Life Specialist to provide expert guidance and processing support for federal employee benefits and retirement programs.

The role involves counseling employees on benefits, supporting FERS/CSRS retirement programs, and handling related calculations and inquiries. Proficiency with CHRIS and FHR Navigator is required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in federal benefits and retirement administration.
• 4+ years interpreting 5 U.S.C., Title 5 CFR, OPM guidance, and the OPM Retirement Handbook.
• Experience with complex retirement and service deposit calculations.

Responsibilities

• Counsel federal employees on benefits and retirement programs.
• Support FERS and CSRS retirement programs.

Skills

Federal benefits guidance

Retirement administration

Complex retirement calculations

OWCP/FECA claims experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

CHRIS

FHR Navigator

Job description

Summary

RiVidium Inc. is seeking aFederal Benefits & Work Life Specialist to provideexpert guidance and processing support for federal employee benefits and retirement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel federal employees on benefits and retirement programs.
• Support FERS and CSRS retirement programs.
• Provide guidance on TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Calculate retirement annuity estimates and service deposits.
• Perform military service deposit and civilian redeposit calculations.
• Support OWCP/FECA workers’ compensation claim intake and processing.
• Maintain and update eOPFs.
• Use CHRIS and FHR Navigator for benefits and employee lifecycle processing.
• Coordinate benefit-related inquiries and provide timely responses.

Required Qualifications

• 6 years of professional experience in federal benefits and retirement administration.
• At least 4 years interpreting 5 U.S.C., Title 5 CFR, OPM guidance, and the OPM Retirement Handbook.
• Experience with complex retirement calculations and service deposit calculations.
• Experience with OWCP/FECA workers’ compensation claims.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Finance, or related field.

Preferred

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS).
• Federal Benefits Specialist Certification.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000–$110,000.The listed salary range represents a general guideline; however, RiVidium Inc. considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. At RiVidium Inc. it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.