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Organization
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a Federal Government Agency created under Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). PBGC protects the pensions of nearly 44.3 million working men and women in more than 31,000 private-sector defined benefit pension plans, including over 1,600 multiemployer plans. These pension plans provide a specified monthly benefit at retirement, usually based on salary or a stated dollar amount and years of service.
PBGC reports to a Board of Directors that consists of the Secretaries of Labor, Treasury, and Commerce, with the Secretary of Labor serving as Chair. PBGC is headed by an Executive Director.
Location
PBGC offices are located at 1200 K Street, NW, within a few blocks of the Metro Center and McPherson Square stations. In addition, parking spaces in the 1200 K Street building are available at reduced cost to employees in PBGC carpools.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PBGC is committed to the principle that its personnel actions for all employees and applicants for employment shall be based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability, except where required by law. These actions include, but are not limited to: recruitment, selection and hiring, performance ratings, awards, training, promotion, termination, compensation, and fringe benefits. The agency's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office develops and administers PBGC's EEO and affirmative employment programs. The EEO Manager routinely reviews personnel policies and practices to ensure a discrimination free work environment.
Types of Jobs Available
PBGC is a federal agency with approximately 750 employees. PBGC employs people with many different skills. PBGC staff includes accountants; actuaries; attorneys; auditors; budget, financial and management analysts; computer, pension law and public affairs specialists; administrative personnel; and many more. Every PBGC employee has an important role in making PBGC a success.
Current Job Openings
PBGC accepts applications only for specifically announced vacancies. For a list of current job openings or to request vacancy announcements and applicable forms, call the PBGC Job Information Line at (202) 326-4111, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For TTY/TDD users, call the federal relay service toll-free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to 202-326-4111. PBGC's regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
You can also look at OPM's USAJobs (type "pension" in the Keyword field and press Enter).
How to Apply
Review the vacancy announcements for jobs of interest and follow the instructions provided. You can apply for a job at PBGC in several ways, depending on the requirements of the position:
To be considered for a vacancy, all applicants must submit a separate written narrative addressing the Selective Factor(s) and Quality Ranking Factors listed in the vacancy announcement.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, politics or any other non-merit factor.
Applications must be received by Close of Business of the closing date (5 p.m.) and may be mailed to:
Human Resources Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
1200 K Street, NW
Suite 120
Washington, DC 20005-4026
202-326-4110
For More Information
Additional information about PBGC can be obtained by writing or calling us:
Human Resources Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
1200 K Street, NW
Suite 120
Washington, DC 20005-4026
202-326-4110
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