Lead Plan Compliance Administration Analyst - Retirement Plans

Company: Ameritas
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Position Description: The position serves as a subject matter expert for a plan compliance administration team and is responsible for delivery of technical administrative services to qualified retirement plans. This position is accountable for ensuring the day-to-day business needs are being met for their own workload. This position will provide associate training, meeting facilitation, and development/implementation of workflow process improvement. This position also supports the daily activity of the team through team standards, answering processing or escalation questions, and acting as subject matter expert as needed to meet team and Retirement Plan division goals. - Position Location: This position is remote (within the U.S.A.) and does not require regular in-office presence. - - What you do

• Produce weekly and monthly reporting to ensure that goals are being met.
• Manage difficult and complex plans while working outside of the pooled environment.
• Provide guidance to resolve escalated issues or concerns.
• Serve as leader and subject matter expert to team ensuring accuracy, providing service on escalated issues, onboarding, and training of the team.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Recommend innovative programs or processes to achieve results.
• Monitor daily operational activity and provide directions to meet service goals.
• Lead and oversee high profile RP & team projects.
• Communicate by phone or written correspondence with plan sponsors and their advisors regarding compliance related matters.
• Administer large and complex plans according to plan documents.
• Calculate employer contributions, including cross-tested plans.
• Prepare earned income calculations.
• Perform annual plan compliance testing, including ADP/ACP, Top Heavy, 410(b), 401(a)(4) and 402(g) and work with clients on corrective measures for failed tests.
• Prepare and file Forms 5500 and 5330.
• Provide support for plan audits.
• Utilize multiple systems to administer plans efficiently and by regulatory deadlines.
• Guide clients through correction programs such as EPCRS and DFVC.
• Research plan related compliance matters using available resources. What you bring
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 3-5 years Retirement Plans Administration experience
  • Ability to manage data and process financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to maintain data security by following all data security guidelines and by bringing any potential security threats to the appropriate contact's attention for further review
  • Excellent mathematical and Excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving abilities
  • QKA or equivalent designation preferred - What we offer: - A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture - Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life. At Ameritas, you'll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. -Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don't: - - Ameritas Benefits For -your money: -
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
    • Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance -
    • Incentive Program Bonuses -
    • Competitive Pay - For your time: -
      • Flexible Hybrid work
      • Thrive Days - Personal time off
      • Paid time off (PTO) For your health and well-being: -
        • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision -
        • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
        • Well-being programs -with financial rewards
        • Employee assistance program (EAP) For your professional growth: -
          • Professional development programs
          • Leadership development programs
          • Employee resource groups
          • StrengthsFinder Program - For your community:
            • Matching donations program
            • Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month For your family: -
              • Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
              • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
              • Backup child, elder and pet care support An Equal Opportunity Employer Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. -We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. -

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