Maryland Transit Administration invites you to apply for a key leadership opportunity that plays a critical role in ensuring the fiscal responsibility, compliance, and long-term sustainability of MDOT MTA's pension operations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Pension Director within our Finance Department.
The Pension Director reports to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) and is responsible for overseeing and directing the administration of the MDOT MTA Union Pension Plan. The Pension Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a defined benefit pension plan covering approximately 3,000 active union employees and over 2,000 retirees receiving monthly benefits.
The Pension Director manages the end-to-end pension administration process, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and collective bargaining requirements. This position serves as the agency's subject matter expert on pension matters, providing guidance to internal staff, retirees, and union members, while also representing MDOT MTA in external forums, including the Pension Board and intergovernmental meetings. The Pension Director works in close collaboration with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, Benefits, IT, and external partners, including actuaries and auditors, to ensure accurate and timely pension operations.
This position is also responsible for leading initiatives to enhance pension administration processes, including system upgrades, quarterly pension reconciliations, ADP testing and validation, data integration with SYSK and HRIS platforms, and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Pension Director oversees the preparation of reports, analysis of pension data, and delivery of information to senior leadership to support decision-making and long-term plan sustainability.
The current vacancy is located in Baltimore City, MD.
To Apply: To be considered for this recruitment, you must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1). Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Employment consideration may be based solely on the information provided in your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is complete and accurate, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific qualifications outlined above. Be sure to include all applicable experience, including full-time, part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other relevant roles within MDOT, its Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
Important Notes:
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not currently sponsoring new employees for H-1B visas due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all such fees must be assumed by the employer.
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The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Safety Statement: Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.
To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.
Issue Date: 11/14/2025
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