Dept of Ed Benefits and Retirement HR Specialist (51306)

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20202Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryDepartment of Education, Office of Human Resources, Retirement and Benefits Support Needed! Help guide federal employees through the benefits and retirement programs that shape their future. Overview Department of Education, Office of Human Resources – Retirement & Benefits Support Needed! At MIRACORP, we believe our people are the foundation of everything we do. Join a team that values integrity, collaboration, innovation, and meaningful impact. Position Summary The HR Specialist (Benefits & Retirement) serves as a subject matter expert supporting federal employee benefits and retirement programs. This role provides counseling, calculations, compliance support, and administrative guidance related to health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and federal benefits programs. Place of Performance will be at the U.S. Department of Education located at: 400 Maryland Ave SW Washington, DC 20202. What You’ll Do Support employees with federal benefits and retirement questions Process benefit enrollments, life events, and retirement paperwork Perform retirement, TSP, and Social Security calculations Coordinate with payroll and insurance providers Maintain accurate benefit and personnel records Research regulatory changes and recommend process improvements Assist with employee education and benefits communication Prepare retirement packages, reports, and correspondence QualificationsWhat You Bring U.S. Citizenship required Bachelor’s degree required 5+ years of federal HR benefits and retirement experience Strong knowledge of federal retirement systems and health insurance programs Experience calculating SCDs and applying federal service rules Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills Ability to handle sensitive personnel information with discretion Why MIRACORP? Competitive Benefits Include: PTO Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage FSA Options Short & Long-Term Disability Life Insurance & AD&D Protection Wellness & Financial Support Programs Commuter Benefits 401(k) with immediate employer matching Purpose-driven work with meaningful impact Built on integrity, accountability, and excellence.