Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) seeks a driven, and focused individual to join the Retirement Services team as a Benefit Consultant Analyst - Pension Associate I. The right candidate will enjoy researching, analyzing, calculating, and determining member benefits, eligibility, and compensation in one of the disciplines (State, Teacher, or Participating Local District employees). Must have an attention to detail, good communication, enjoy investigating or problem solving, and have strong analytical skills. MainePERS is an established, professional, and dynamic organization that manages a variety of employee benefits for Maine’s public sector workers.

This is the entry-level position in the Pension Associate Job Series. Candidate will have the ability to progress within the job series by demonstrating proficiency within each series or step with an emphasis on employee development and performance evaluation. This helps provide an organized approach to advancement opportunities to ensure employees receive the attention and support they deserve.

Minimum qualifications: High school graduation plus four (4) years of responsible, self-directed work experience that demonstrates excellent customer service, research and analysis, computational, computer skills and the ability to work under limited supervision. - OR - Post-secondary degree and two years related work experience.

Salary begins at $43,763 if annualized.

Benefits: We offer an outstanding benefit package including: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance (fully paid), Vision Care, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, impressive Tuition Reimbursement, 13 Paid Holidays, Generous Vacation and Sick Leave.