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Pension Financial Analyst

Salary

$80,541.00 - $125,564.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2589-MTA-PENFINANA-11/25-MA

Department

Maryland Transit Administration

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

12/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Pension Financial Analyst (Administrator IV) (2589)

Career Service

Open to all qualified applicants!

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team!

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Pension Financial Analyst. This position reports to the Pension Director and is responsible for managing the financial operations and reporting functions of the MTA Union Pension Plan. The Union Pension Plan covers approximately 3,000 active union employees and over 2,000 retirees receiving monthly benefits.

The Pension Financial Analyst ensures the financial integrity of pension contributions, benefit disbursements, and related reporting in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and collective bargaining requirements. This position will play a critical role in coordinating financial reconciliations, preparing annual pension financial statements, supporting tax and regulatory filings, and working closely with actuaries, auditors, and the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA). The Pension Financial Analyst will support the Pension Director by preparing financial analyses, developing reports and presentations for the Pension Board, and assisting with vendor management and operational improvements. This position will also collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and IT to ensure accurate data integration and reconciliation across multiple systems including ADP, SYSK, and other HRIS platforms.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, pension/retirement plan regulations, and proficiency in financial reporting and analysis. Experience working with payroll or HRIS systems such as ADP, SYSK, Workday, or SAP is highly desired. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The current vacancy is located in Baltimore City, MD.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. *Four (4) years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: preparing and analyzing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, or supporting the financial operations of a defined benefit pension plan or similar program. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in pension accounting, payroll financial reconciliation, or public-sector financial reporting.

*Selective Qualification recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitution is allowed for a selective qualification.

Notes:

+ Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

+ Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

+ Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

+ Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

To Apply:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note:

Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ .

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 11/18/2025

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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