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Working Title: Retirement Services Spec Sr

Job Class: Retirement Services Specialist Senior

Agency: MN State Retirement System

+ **Job ID** : 89142

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, 2-3 days per week

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 09/24/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/07/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : MN State Retirement System / State Retirement System-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : MN State Retirement System / Retirement Counseling

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Retirement Services Specialist Senior position plays a critical role in performing professional retirement services which includes providing the most highly complex information and counseling both via telephone and personal contact with members and public employee participants of the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), the Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP), the Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP), and Supplemental Retirement Plan Hennepin County (SRHC), while at the same time, promoting a positive, professional image of the agency by providing the highest level of customer service. The incumbent will also perform routine and complex MSRS retirement estimates and specialized MNDCP related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two (2) years of professional experience administering financial or retirement benefits to customers which includes customer coaching, legal interpretation, and guidance on plans and policies.

**A Master's degree in business or related field can substitute for 18 months of experience, OR a related Bachelor's degree can substitute for 1 year of experience, OR a related Associate's degree can substitute for 6 months of experience.

Years of experience and education must demonstrate the following:

+ Mathematical skills sufficient to produce and audit complex calculations, and to provide analysis on complex computation errors

+ Ability to interpret and translate laws, rules, regulations, and policies

+ Ability to maintain the confidentiality of data and information in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act

+ Advanced verbal and written communication sufficient to give individual and group presentations, counsel participants and beneficiaries on retirement issues over the phone, in person, or in writing, and to prepare comprehensive reports and documents.

+ Possess, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses

+ Possess, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, Minnesota Life, Accident and Health insurance licenses

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

+ Knowledge of Social Security, group insurance, and state and federal income tax as they related to refund, retirement, disability, and survivor benefits

+ Experience working for a public pension fund or private financial services institution

+ Possess FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses, Minnesota Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota State Retirement System that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ Driver's License Check'

Minnesota State Retirement System will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.