Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Join the team that keeps the lights on for millions in the Pacific Northwest. The Bonneville Power Administration's mission is to provide an adequate, efficient, and reliable power supply, and that mission starts with our employees. As a Benefits Specialist, you are the critical link ensuring that our dedicated team is supported through comprehensive benefits, allowing them to focus on their vital work.

This is more than an administrative role; it's an opportunity to be a strategic partner and trusted counselor. Your expertise will directly contribute to the well-being of the federal workforce that powers communities and sustains the region's economy and environment. In this position, you will:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert: Act as the primary advisor to employees, managers, and their families on all aspects of federal benefits. You will provide clear, empathetic guidance on complex topics, helping colleagues navigate significant life and career decisions.

• Deliver One-on-One Retirement Counseling: Guide employees through the intricacies of federal retirement, helping them understand their options, calculate annuities, and prepare for a secure future beyond their service.

• Shape and Improve Benefits Programs: Provide crucial input into the policies and procedures for BPA's benefits programs. You will analyze the impact of new regulations and identify innovative ways to enhance our service delivery and educational outreach.

• Solve Complex Cases: Tackle challenging and unique benefits issues, from determining eligibility for special programs to correcting retirement coverage errors. Your analytical skills will ensure fair and accurate outcomes.

• Conduct In-depth Planning and Analysis: Research and interpret complex laws, policies, and regulations to provide recommendations and develop new procedures, ensuring our programs remain effective and compliant.

• Lead Educational Initiatives: Develop and deliver retirement planning seminars and other benefits-related training, empowering employees with the knowledge they need to make informed choices for themselves and their families.

• Provide Full-Cycle Benefits Support: Advise on a wide range of programs, including health and life insurance (FEHB, FEGLI), long-term care, dental and vision (FEDVIP), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

• Ensure Program Integrity: Conduct audits of personnel records and review retirement applications and other documentation for accuracy and compliance, upholding the high standards of our public service.