Plan Document Specialist I

Sacramento, California

Plan Document Specialist I

  • Sacramento, California
  • Full time
  • Opening on: Jan 14 2026
  • Remote
  • FuturePlan
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FuturePlan is the nation’s largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry’s largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.

Section 1: Position Summary

  • Responsible for the following tasks related to basic to medium complexity retirement plans:
    • Draft plan document including new plan documents and plan restatements
    • Draft plan amendments
    • Prepare/update Summary of Plan Description and other related documents
    • Prepare IRS submissions
    • Prepare plan termination documents and submissions
  • Prepare annual notices
  • Perform technical research to answer compliance questions or resolve compliance issues
  • Work with Relationship Consultant to ensure signed documents are accurate and received timely
  • Complete assigned projects timely, accurately and in a cost effectively manner
  • Proactively participate in process improvement and innovation of current systems
  • Ensure client plan document files and records are organized and up to date
  • Commitment to ongoing pension education along with staying current with regulations and law changes
  • Enter consulting time in timekeeping system daily
  • Update workflow system daily
  • Perform Special projects
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervision  

  • Report to Manager, Plan Document Services

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

SKILLS NEEDED

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical ideas
  • Must possess strong organizational skills
  • Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and database software
  • Self-starter who will take responsibility for completing tasks in a timely fashion
  • Work requires continual attention to detail in reviewing materials, managing multiple projects, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Dependable with excellent follow through on commitments and responsibilities
  • Conceptual and analytical
  • Ability to work in a team environment and also work independently as appropriate
  • Ability to work in fast paced, ever changing office environment
  • Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule and work overtime as needed

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • A minimum of 2 years of retirement plan administration experience or equivalent preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Must be able to sit for long periods (at least 8 hours per day).
  • Must be able to work on a computer at least 8 hours per day (includes looking at a monitor, and typing using a keyboard and mouse).

EDUCATION/TRAINING NEEDED

  • B.A. or B.S. degree preferred
  • ASPPA designation or actuarial exams preferred

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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