The Office of Policy and External Affairs (OPEA) includes three departments — Communications and Public Affairs; Policy, Research and Analysis; and Legislative and Regulatory.
OPEA oversees and directs outreach to PBGC external stakeholders, including the press; interacts with the Congress, Executive
Branch agencies and industry and labor groups on ERISA and PBGC issues; and coordinates legal advice, analysis, research and
recommendations for the development of policy, regulations and legislation. OPEA can be reached during normal business hours
at 202-326-4010.
The Communications and Public Affairs Department (CPAD) is responsible for organizing, directing, and implementing a comprehensive external and internal communications program to
enhance the knowledge and understanding of the PBGC mission, programs and services by the various publics it serves. Stakeholders
include participants, the pension community (e.g., practitioners, plan sponsors, plan administrators), Congress and closely
allied groups and organizations. CPAD can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4343.
The Policy, Research and Analysis Department (PRAD) develops policy for PBGC's insurance programs and conducts related research and modeling. Policy activity encompasses legislative and regulatory analysis
and proposal development related to benefit guarantees, employer liability, and premiums. Research addresses actuarial and
financial issues to support policy development and involves modeling for forecasting purposes. PRAD can be reached during
normal business hours at 202-326-4080.
David Gustafson Director of PRAD
The Legislative and Regulatory Department (LRD) monitors and provides legal advice on, and analysis and drafting of, legislative proposals and regulations related to ERISA
and PBGC's mission. LRD can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4223.
John Hanley Director of LRD
The office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees the Benefits Administration and Payment Department, which plans and directs PBGC's benefits administration activities. The COO can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4010.
The Benefits Administration and Payment Department (BAPD) manages the termination process for defined benefit plans, provides participant services (including calculation and payment
of benefits) for PBGC-trusteed plans, provides actuarial support for PBGC, and carries out PBGC's responsibilities under settlement agreements. When it is necessary to terminate a defined benefit pension plan, BAPD values
plan assets and liabilities, and collects, evaluates, and performs participant and plan financial audits, making decisions
on participant benefit entitlements and plan worth. BAPD can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4050.
Bennie Hagans Director of BAPD
The office of the Chief Insurance Program Officer (CIPO) manages PBGC's single-employer and multiemployer plan insurance programs; provides financial and actuarial analyses regarding, and negotiates
with, underfunded plans to properly address PBGC's and the insurance programs' risk exposure; makes recommendations on initiating ERISA/bankruptcy legal actions and represents
PBGC on those matters before courts and administrative tribunals; reviews and acts on reportable events; and recommends involuntary
or voluntary plan terminations under the single-employer program. CIPO can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4020.
The Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC) provides comprehensive legal services relating to PBGC's ERISA programs involving ongoing and terminated pension plans. The office represents PBGC in litigation in all courts relating
to ERISA functions, represents PBGC in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, provides legal advice and services to support
negotiations and settlements, and makes recommendations concerning the initiation of litigation. OCC can be reached during
normal business hours at 202-326-4020.
Israel Goldowitz Chief Counsel
The Department of Insurance Supervision and Compliance (DISC) monitors the corporate events and transactions of defined benefit pension plan sponsors and provides financial and actuarial
analyses to enable PBGC to mitigate risks to the insurance program and increase overall plan funding levels. In coordination
with the Office of Chief Counsel, DISC determines and pursues recoveries of employer liability and unpaid employer contributions,
makes recommendations to the Executive Director concerning the filing of liens, and makes recommendations to the Internal
Revenue Service concerning conditions for granting waivers of minimum funding standards. DISC can be reached during normal
business hours at 202-326-4070.
Joseph House Director of DISC
The office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) includes two PBGC departments – Financial Operations, and Contracts and Controls Review – that plan and oversee the Corporation's
financial and internal control and review functions. The CFO can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4170.
The Financial Operations Department (FOD) establishes and maintains the Corporation's financial and accounting systems, financial management policy, financial procedures,
accounting operations, financial reporting and account analysis activities, the investment management program, the premium
income program and the debt collection program. FOD can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4060.
Theodore J. Winter, Jr. Director of FOD
The Contracts and Controls Review Department (CCRD) prepares reports regarding: (1) the effectiveness of PBGC internal controls, systems, and programs; (2) whether ongoing defined
benefit pension plans are in compliance with PBGC regulations regarding premiums, participant notices, and funds advanced
to multiemployer plans; and (3) whether contractors performing services for PBGC are in compliance with PBGC's acquisition
policies and contractual requirements. CCRD also serves as the agency liaison for audits conducted by PBGC's Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office and is responsible for administering PBGC's Management Controls Program. CCRD can reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4161.
Martin Boehm Director of CCRD
The Corporate Investments Department provides investment management services for plans trusteed by the PBGC and for assets managed by the Corporation. The Corporate
Investments Department can be reached during normal business hours at: 202-326-4000 x 4592
John Greenberg Chief Investment Officer
The office of the Chief Management Officer (CMO) includes five PBGC departments that provide advice and service to other PBGC offices and staff in the management support
areas of human resources, employee development, personnel security, facility services, emergency preparedness, procurement,
budget, strategic planning, business reengineering and customer service feedback. The CMO can be reached during normal business
hours at 202-326-4180.
The Budget and Organizational Performance Department (BOPD) plans, administers, and reports on the corporation’s budget and organizational performance programs. BOPD represents PBGC
across the executive and legislative branches on budget and organizational performance issues. BOPD manages the formulation
and execution of the PBGC budget and establishes and implements policies, regulations, and guidelines related to organizational
performance management. BOPD can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4120.
Edgar Bennett Director of BOPD
The Human Resources Department (HRD) provides PBGC managers with a team of leaders and professionals who can learn, contribute and grow to their fullest potential in support of the Corporation’s mission. HRD plans and administers
the Corporation's human resource management programs, including staffing, employee development and assistance, employee and
labor relations, and personnel policy activities. The HR Business Center can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4110.
Arrie Etheridge Director of HRD
The Facilities and Services Department (FASD) plans and administers PBGC's facility management, including its lease administration and space utilization programs; administration
and office support; building safety and security, Continuity of Operations (COOP), and disaster preparedness and recovery
programs. FASD also manages the Corporate library and coordinates reference and research resources within PBGC. FASD can be
reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4150 .
Patricia Davis Director of FASD
The Procurement Department (PD) is responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services used by the PBGC to accomplish its mission. The PD, which follows
the procedures established in the Federal Acquisition Regulations in awarding and administering its contracts, ensures that
the contracts are performed in accordance with the terms and conditions established during the award process. PD can be reached
during normal business hours at 202-326-4160.
Arthur S. Block
Acting Director
of PD
The Chief Information Officer is responsible for the Corporation's information technology program. CIO provides IT and electronic
communications services and support to PBGC; plans for, directs and coordinates the allocation of corporate resources for
IT services, support and related activities; delivers IT business solutions driven by customer requirements; operates, maintains
and safeguards PBGC business and infrastructure systems; and oversees the acquisition of IT resources for PBGC. CIO can be
reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4130.
The Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Department(ITIOD) manages the delivery of the infrastructure systems and services, measuring capabilities to ensure service levels are met;
and ensure the delivery of a secure, cost effective and sustained level of availability, supporting overall business continuity. ITIOD
can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4130.
The Information Technology and Business Modernization Department (ITBMD) provides Information Technology (IT) business solutions and services in support of PBGC mission, goals, and objectives. ITBMD
develops and manages an enterprise architecture describing the current and desired relationships among business and management
processes and information technology, laying out a blueprint for incremental change to both business and technology; provides
Capital Planning Investment Control (CPIC) planning, selection, investment control, management, and framework in which the
corporation makes IT investment decisions. ITBMD can be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4130.
Vidhya Shyamsunder Director of ITBMD
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and counsel for the Executive Director and PBGC departments on general law matters and on pension law
matters at the request of the Executive Director. OGC also decides administrative appeals of agency decisions concerning benefit
coverage and other determinations and administers the disclosure and other requirements of the Freedom of Information and
Privacy Acts. OGC may be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4400.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO) provides support to the Corporation for integrating the full spirit of EEO requirements within the agency's overall work environment, strategic mission and corporate initiatives and developing and maintaining a diverse, discrimination-free work environment. The EEO Office is committed to assisting the Corporation in ensuring it provides equal opportunities for all employees. The EEO Office provides oversight for PBGC's Affirmative Employment, Special Emphasis and Diversity Programs, EEO Complaints Process and EEO Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. The EEO office may be reached during normal business hours at 202-326-4000 ext 4363 oreeo@pbgc.gov.
