Service Retirement Processing Analyst

Equal Opportunity Employer

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Code #: JC-505156

Position #(s): -016,
-004

Working Title: Service Retirement Benefit Processing Analyst

Classification: ANALYST II

Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website. To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this You Tube video.

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of February 23, 2026. We look forward to meeting with you!

Are you a detail-oriented analyst motivated by meaningful public service?

CalPERS is seeking an enthusiastic Analyst II to join our Retirement Benefit Services Division. Be part of a mission-driven team that values integrity and quality service, helping us deliver accurate benefits to California’s public employees and their families.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, you would be responsible for addressing service retirement inquiries, completing service retirement estimate requests, and calculating retirement benefits to ensure CalPERS retirees receive a timely and accurate benefit payment.

The Analyst II is responsible for independently researching, analyzing, and completing a full range of benefit related assignments. This includes resolving outstanding eligibility requirements, working with stakeholders to obtain required information needed to process service retirement calculations, and partnering with other California pensions systems to exchange reciprocal salary information.

The preferred candidate has subject matter expertise in payroll/benefit administration and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa…