Pension Calculation Automation Analyst I

Job overview

The Pension Calculation Automation Analyst I role is listed with in-office, hybrid, and limited remote arrangements; the posting identifies Des Moines, IA as a location and permits remote work only for those living more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC. Annual compensation is listed as $55,800 to $152,400 across levels and geographies; the Des Moines Analyst I range is $58,900 to $79,800. The role supports defined benefit calculation automation at Principal. The analyst develops and maintains Excel and Visual Basic desktop tools for defined benefit calculations, helping improve customer experience, scalability, and risk management. The role also supports plan onboarding, quality testing, production deployment, and ongoing tool improvements.

What you'll do

• Analyze, create, and fix defects in defined benefit calculation desktop tools
• deliver solutions to production and provide ongoing support
• partner with the defined benefit plan onboarding team to configure calculation systems according to plan specifications
• follow development and quality standards
• conduct detailed testing and quality reviews
• raise implementation issues and potential delays
• assist with new tools, processes, and solutions
• support mentoring and training as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pension calculation automation analyst i

principal financial group

des moines ia

defined benefit pensions

excel

visual basic

calculation automation

quality testing

plan onboarding

hybrid or limited remote

$58,900-$79,800 des moines analyst i

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible Time Off for salaried employees
• pension eligible
• comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and social well-being.

Why this role

The posting lists multiple job levels and geographic salary ranges and allows remote work only for people living more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC.

About the employer

Principal Financial Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds. Sector: 52.