Hybrid Retirement Data Manager: Lead & Govern Pension Data

October Three Consulting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA

FSA

Employee assistance program

PTO

401(k)

Cash balance pension plan

Job summary

October Three is seeking a Retirement Administration Data Manager to lead a team of data professionals, oversee client pension data processing, and drive data governance. The role emphasizes mentorship, data accuracy, and successful conversions across client engagements.

The position supports hybrid work arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based bonus opportunities. Strong Excel/SQL skills and pension domain expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people management experience with demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and manage junior data analysts
• Hands-on experience working with defined benefit pension plan provisions
• Proficiency with pension systems, translating and manipulating HRIS and financial data to support successful retirement data conversions
• Technical literacy, including advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and SQL proficiency
• Understanding of data structure and organization; ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex data issues
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with excellent time management traits, including basic project management skills
• Strong logical and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills including client-facing communication

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of data professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and training to ensure high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction
• Oversee the processing and management of client pension data, including recurring data feeds and pension payroll file transmissions
• Direct data conversion activities for new client implementations and special projects, ensuring accurate data migration, validation, and integration
• Manage the delivery of annual actuarial valuation extracts, ad hoc reporting requests, data updates, and other client-specific processing needs
• Establish, maintain, and enforce data governance standards while identifying and implementing process improvements and system enhancements

Skills

People management

Defined benefit knowledge

Pension data handling

SQL proficiency

Excel advanced

Data governance

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

SSIS

Informatica

Tableau

QuickSight

Job description

October Three is seeking a Retirement Administration Data Manager to lead a team of data professionals, oversee client pension data processing, and drive data governance. The role emphasizes mentorship, data accuracy, and successful conversions across client engagements.

The position supports hybrid work arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based bonus opportunities. Strong Excel/SQL skills and pension domain expertise are essential for success.