Job Description and Duties

The CalSTRS Benefits & Services branch is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Solution Integration Analyst in the Retirement Readiness Division. 

The Benefits and Services Branch includes Service Retirement, Disability Services and Survivor Benefits, Member Account Services, Customer Service and Retirement Readiness Divisions. The Benefits and Services Branch directly supports the organization’s mission to secure the financial future and sustain the trust of California’s educators. 

The Retirement Readiness (RR) division is the principal area of the organization that develops, delivers and coordinates educational services to CalSTRS members and staff. The goal of RR is to ensure that all members receive adequate, timely and accurate information in order to make sound decisions regarding their CalSTRS benefits. Helping to empower members to make educational decisions about their CalSTRS retirement benefits and retirement.

Under the direction of the Pension Program Manager I, the APPA is responsible for the research, analysis, testing, design, development, evaluation, and delivery of training on the new pension system and related processes and procedures. This position may require 15% travel.

Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment?  Would you enjoy working for a progressive, high-profile organization where your contributions are respected and valued?  Are you well organized and enjoy working on division and enterprise-wide projects?  Are you skilled at testing and troubleshooting systems and applications?  Do you enjoy communicating with, supporting and teaching new skills and knowledge?  If so, you should consider applying for the Solution Integration Team in the Retirement Readiness Division.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions sections below and apply now.

Not sure yet? Review the full position Duty Statement under the Additional Documentation section.

Special Requirements

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.

The position may be subject to the disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, pursuant to the CalSTRS Conflict of Interest Code and the Political Reform Act.  

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 12/7/2016

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Required Application Documents

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

• Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. 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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see the "Statement of Qualifications" section of the Job Posting for requirements.
• Resume is required and must be included.

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:

• Demonstrated history of quality performance in a performance-driven organization
• Knowledge of or ability to interpret and apply retirement laws, rules and policies
• Ability to manage multiple, detailed workloads
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Possess strong mathematical skills
• Dedicated and dependable with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong and effective organization and time management skills
• Experience with system testing, integration and deployment
• Experience with writing policy, procedures and various training tools
• Ability to present complex information to audiences of various sizes and different levels of subject matter expertise

Benefits

Learn about all of the benefits of being a CalSTRS employee by visiting CalSTRS.com/Careers and clicking on the About Us tab.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

• Department Website: http://www.calstrs.com/careers
• Human Resources Contact:
  Recruitment
  (916) 414-4990
  recruitment@calstrs.com

• Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

  EEO Contact:
  EEO Officer
  (916) 414-4933
  adacoordinator@calstrs.com
• California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualification

In addition to your application, you must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Your SOQ response must specifically address the questions listed below, be numbered in the same order as listed and be no more than 2 pages, double spaced, and 12 point font. 

1. Describe the skills or abilities you possess that will strengthen and support a high performing team. Include an example of a time your participation was instrumental in helping a team achieve an objective.

2. The Solution Integration Team ensures the Retirement Readiness Division is represented in the Pension Solution project; duties can range from system testing to training staff.  Please describe your experiences with the various stages of testing, implementation and training of a newly introduced system.  Describe the methods you employed that you felt were most effective.

Additional Application Information

• When applying for this position, please note on your application:  Position: #815-860-5104-904 Working Title: Solution Integration Analyst
• If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete and submit a STD. 678 application for each position separately. 
• Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.  
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 

Please note that an appropriate certification list is being used to fill this position. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of both classifications.  If appointed as an Associate Pension Program Analyst you must meet the minimum qualifications for both the Associate Pension Program Analyst AND the Associate Governmental Program Analyst appropriate classification.  To view the minimum qualifications, please see the Classification Specification link in the Additional Documentation section.