Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Benefits Analyst (Entry-level) in support of our Benefits & Retirement team based out of our headquarters in Reston, VA.
This role is mostly remote but occasional on-site work is required and therefore requires a local to the Northern Virginia or Washington DC area candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Retirement Manager to assist in administration of employee retirement and financial programs (401(k), pension, retiree medical, and financial wellbeing).
- Prepare weekly 401(k) plan funding in coordination with internal partners and 401(k) administrator.
- Responsible for preparation of invoices and wires for all health & welfare and retirement related payments, to include analysis and development of funding and payment tracking.
- Prepare payroll pre-processor for NQDC payouts from vendor partner.
- Provide excellent customer service while managing retirement email box and responding to employee inquiries regarding retirement related matters and issues (i.e., 401(k), pension, retiree medical, service awards/recognition program).
- Manage service award and recognition programs in coordination with vendor partners.
- Provide Retiree Medical materials to newly eligible employees.
- Conduct master data review to include routine audits of census files, payroll reports,401(k) administrator reporting, etc.
- Assist with annual audits to include data discovery and analysis.
- Responsible for assisting with compliance obligations such as 5500 reviews, non-discrimination testing, etc.
- Assist with development of content for retirement and financial wellbeing communications to include lunch and learns, the intranet, benefits guide, website, newsletters, etc.
- Other benefits programs, duties, and projects, as assigned.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- 0-2 years professional experience, with desired focus in retirement plan administration (retirement, benefits, payroll, or closely related field).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented with superb analytical skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
- A highly motivated individual, eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous hands-on internship experience working with retirement plan administration, benefits, HR, etc.
- Ability to work individually or in a collaborative environment.
Peraton Overview
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$39,000 – $62,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.