Benefits Specialist

The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Benefits Specialist. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Benefits Specialist, GS-0301-13 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Helps improve the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) so it delivers quality services to participants and beneficiares.

Acts as a main point of contact between the TSP and key partners - such as payroll offices, contractors, and internal teams - to support innovation and strategic goals.

Creates oversight guidelines and regularly reviews the TSP program to make sure it follows Agency policies.

Leads the development of TSP policies to improve how retirement benefits are delivered by overseeing and monitoring TSP recordkeeper performance for accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with stated program objectives, policies, and guidelines.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

U.S. citizenship is required. All qualification requirements must be met by 11/09/2026. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab. Failure to submit required documentation will impact your eligibility for this position. If you have any concerns or questions regarding required documents, please contact FRTIB HR Operations (contact information is noted below in this announcement) prior to the closing date of this announcement. Probationary Period. One-year probationary period may be required. Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated. Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time-in-Grade Requirement, which is 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade, GS-12. Specials selection priority consideration will be given under the Career Transition Assistance program (CTAP) to well-qualified surplus or displaced candidates within the local commuting area.

Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.