Job Description

Job Description and Duties

In addition to completing your online job application, the hiring manager is requesting that you complete a Statement of Qualifications for the hiring manager's review. Please see the Special Requirements section for more information. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

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. 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 of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in this offer letter do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Do you enjoy creating the environment and conditions where people can do their best work? Are you interested in working in a fast-paced environment, supporting the Investment Office to achieve CalPERS’ investment objectives? If you've answered yes to these questions, then you've found a position you'd be interested in exploring further!

Our Investment Office Talent & Culture team is currently seeking an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) to provide a variety of complex analytical and administrative functions to support the performance, effectiveness, and overall organizational health of the Investment Office.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the Investment Office (INVO) organizational development project to support the execution of CalPERS’ investment objectives. 
• Assist with developing and implementing investment-specific talent sourcing, engagement, and development activities.
• Write job-related memos, letters, and correspondence in accordance with CalPERS’ Style Guide and best practices. 
• Conduct research and compile, compute, organize, and present data and statistics for use in reports.

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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.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications”, and each question must be numbered and answered, listing all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed one page in length and must have a size 12, Arial font, single-spaced.

Provide a response for each question individually.

1. Share how your professional, volunteer, and/or educational experience demonstrates an ongoing commitment to learning and professional development.
2. Describe how your experience makes you a good fit for the duties of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to any type of job offer. To find and take an exam, visit the CalHR’s CalCareers website .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• A demonstrated commitment to learning and professional development. 
• A high degree of initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work well under pressure.
• Flexibility in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Experience with project management to support talent pipeline development within the investment industry.

Benefits

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change 
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates new to CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by  Personal Trading Regulations and  Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS employees, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a  Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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