PENSION SYSTEMS & QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST at Wilson-McShane · Duluth

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Wilson-McShane Corporation, a third-party administrator for Taft-Hartley funds, is seeking a highly motivated team member with strong interpersonal, analytical skills, and professional judgement for a full-time position of Pension Systems & Quality Assurance Analyst. Essential Duties: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of internal pension processes and procedures Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Perform pension valuation calculations for multiple DC Pension Plans Liaison between internal and external parties (both business and technical) Gather and analyze business and system requirements Provide data analysis and translation support necessary to successfully convert data to new systems Configure systems to meet business requirements Provide administrative and analytical support for client implementations and other projects as needed Develop and maintain training materials, and assist with training as needed Develop moderately complex queries and reports Develop test plans and ensure changes are effectively tested (UAT, Regression, etc.) Perform procedural and computation testing on system outputs Test system configurations to meet business requirements and end user accessibility Log findings and escalate issues that may affect resolution or quality as necessary Maintain effective communication and working relationships with management and staff as well as clients, government agencies, unions, participants, attorneys, and consultants Other duties and projects as assigned This is an exempt position with a compensation range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year. Requirements To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Professionalism- Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Accept responsibilities for own actions; Follow through on commitments; Team Player. Quality- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Apply feedback to improve performance; Monitor own work to ensure quality; Organized. Quantity- Meet productivity standards; Complete work in timely manner; Strive to increase productivity; Work quickly Dependability- Follow instructions, respond to management direction; Keep commitments; Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan. Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent. Adaptability- Adapt to changes in the work environment; Manage competing demands; Change approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Ability to prioritize duties. Communication- Speak clearly; Listen and get clarification; Respond well to questions; Write clearly and informatively; Edit work for spelling and grammar; Vary writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information. Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions; Work well in group problem solving situations. Interpersonal Skills - Focus on solving conflict; Maintain confidentiality. Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; Give and welcome feedback; Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Support everyone's efforts to succeed. Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions. Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Plan for additional resources; Set goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following qualifications: Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills required. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Strong analytical skills required. 3-5 years of related work experience required. Ability to write moderately complex queries in UniData, Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server required. Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business, Computer Science, etc...) preferred. Business Analyst or Systems Analyst experience preferred. Quality Assurance Testing experience preferred. Taft-Hartley experience preferred. Travel may be required up to 10% to other office locations. Salary Description $80,000-$100,000