Working Title: Disability Applications & Offsets Specialist
Job Class: Retirement Services Specialist Senior
Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association
Job ID : 96530
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/02/2026
Closing Date : 09/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retire Association / Public Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE
Division/Unit : Benefits Claim Department
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / 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.
Make a Meaningful Impact Through Disability and Retirement Benefit Administration at PERA!
PERA is seeking an experienced benefits professional to help members navigate some of the most important and complex decisions affecting their financial well-being. This position serves as a key resource in the administration of disability retirement benefits, ensuring members receive accurate information, timely service, and benefits administered in accordance with governing laws and policies.
Working independently and collaboratively, you will manage disability benefit cases, review supporting documentation, verify eligibility requirements, perform financial calculations, administer benefit offsets, and monitor continuing eligibility for disability payments. You will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex situations, interpret statutes and policies, and develop recommendations that support accurate and equitable outcomes.
As a recognized resource for disability benefits expertise, you will respond to complex inquiries, assist members and employers in understanding benefit provisions, support annual earnings review processes, and deliver educational information regarding PERA benefits. You will communicate complex retirement concepts to diverse audiences while fostering positive relationships built on professionalism, respect, and responsiveness.
In addition to case administration, you will contribute to program development by identifying opportunities for improvement, researching innovative solutions, and recommending enhancements to procedures, policies, and statutory provisions that strengthen service delivery and program effectiveness.
If you are a service-driven professional with experience in retirement benefits, financial services, or program administration and enjoy helping people understand complex benefit programs, we'd love to hear from you.
This position is telework eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending day, month, and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years of professional level experience in retirement planning, program administration, or financial services.
*A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, human resources, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience using Microsoft Office or comparable software
Experience providing explanation of benefits or administering employee benefits
Experience performing mathematical computations concerning finances
Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:
Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate facts, draw conclusions, and create recommendations.
Experience communicating both verbally and in written form to provide comprehensive benefit information to diverse stakeholders
Experience working independently and within a team, with experience using conflict management and human relations strategies to cultivate working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Communications, Organizational Management, or a closely related field.
Experience administering retirement benefits, with the primary focus of delivering customer service, performing calculations, and providing legal explanations or interpreting benefit plans or policies.
Experience managing and administering programs and projects.
Demonstrated experience researching and implementing innovative ideas.
Experience translating laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN 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
** The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
