Plan Document Consultant

Plan Document Consultant

Job at Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Work from Home;
Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana)

Work Arrangement:

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75623

As the Retirement Plan Document Consultant, you will be joining an experienced and dynamic team consulting on, preparing, and quality reviewing 401(a)/(k), 403(b), and 457(b) retirement plan documents for ടീ് new and takeover plans, as well as client-requested and IRS-required restatements and amendments. Focusing on more complex implementation (new business) and maintenance (existing business) assignments, you will coordinate with other Lincoln business partners, financial professionals, and plan sponsors to complete the entire plan-level review, discussion, document generation, and delivery process.

All work passes through a quality‑review process to ensure plan design meets our clients’ needs, while observing Lincoln’s service offerings, and adhering to legislative and regulatory compliance standards.

• Performing detailed reviews, evaluating plan documents for compliance and qualification, and identifying potential risks and/or financial liability to clients and/or Lincoln.
• Serving as a technical resource for team members, clients, financial professionals, business partners, and other Lincoln associates on plan design, compliance, and problem resolution.
• Fostering positive relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and retention of plan assets, while meeting all required Led internal, regulatory, and legislative deadlines.
• Leading or participating in projects to champion and enhance organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental and enterprise initiatives.
• Following team processes and procedures, while evaluating and recommending improvements to increase client satisfaction and team effectiveness, promote efficiency, and maintain high quality standards.

Must-haves:

• 3 - 5+ years of experience in retirement plan document consultation and preparation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (4+ years of related experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s).
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations (IRS, DOL, ERISA, etc.) related to qualified and non‑qualified retirement plans of varying types and plan design, such as 401(a)/(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans, including church and governmental plans.
• Retirement plan services certification through industry organization (ASPPA, NTSA, CEBS).

Nice‑to‑haves:

• Retirement plan design and administration credentials such as QKA, QKC, QPC, and/or TGPC.
• Experience with document generation systems such as ASC, FIS Relius, ftwilliam.

Applications for this position will be accepted through February 6th, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights, and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln’s core values and leadership attributes.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
• PTO/parental leave.
• Competitive 401(k) and employee benefits.
• taught financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Work arrangements that work for you.
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training.

The pay range for this position is $69,000 - $124,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements,…