Marketing & Project Lead

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

Position Details
Job Code #: JC-504063
Position #(s):

-018
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Working Title:

Marketing & Project Lead
Classification: ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,775.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
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. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

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.
To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website!

Job Description And Duties
Anticipated Interview Dates:
In person interviews are anticipated to start the week of February 2, 2026.
Do you shine when juggling multiple tasks? Do you have a background in communications, marketing, or project management? Do your strengths include setting goals and using strategy to reach them? If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team!
The Marketing & Project Services Team within the Office of Public Affairs seeks an Analyst II who has a passion for marketing, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoys working with cross‑functional teams to help meet goals and objectives. In this position, the Analyst II will serve as project lead over a variety of initiatives, campaigns, and events, and conduct marketing and research tasks critical to meet enterprise business objectives that serve our members, employers, and stakeholders.
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 sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E‑Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Personal Leave Program 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Special Requirements
Statement of

Qualifications:

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.
Requirements for the SOQ:
- Typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications”
- Each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed
- Length not to exceed two pages
- Font size no smaller than 11 point
Questions to answer (number your responses):
• Can you share your experience overseeing major projects and working alongside team members at different levels, including collaborating with communication experts like writers, designers, TV specialists, or web content specialists?
• Describe your experience creating strategic…