Job Description and Duties The CalSTRS Retirement Readiness Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst, willing to consider Staff Services Analyst, on the Training Services Team .
The Retirement Readiness (RR) Division is the principal area of the organization that develops, delivers, and coordinates educational services to CalSTRS members, employers, 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 .
If you are looking for personal and professional growth and enjoy working in a rewarding, fast-paced, training- focused environment, consider this opportunity with the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), Retirement Readiness division. We are looking for an outstanding, career-minded individual to fill a position as a Training and Educational Analyst and ensure that all staff are prepared to assist CalSTRS' members.
Under the direction of the Pension Program Manager I, Training Services, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst is responsible for independently performing the more complex research, analysis, design, development, evaluation, and delivery of member, support staff and Benefits Specialist training. Travel up to 25% is required. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Basic mathematic comprehension and experience with calculations, such as averages, decimals, formulas and percentages Ability to travel overnight to various trainings and meetings Experience delivering information to audiences of various sizes Ability to work in an exciting and fast paced environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent and effective presentation and facilitation skills Experience working with confidential information Experience providing feedback and explaining complex information Duties will be adjusted at the Staff Services Analyst level.
Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position. Telework Information: We offer a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions with staff working on-site at our Headquarters in West Sacramento 2-3 days per week .
Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.
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Working Conditions All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment with CalSTRS.
Special Requirements Statement of Qualifications Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly. You may list the number for each question in lieu of typing the question. Your SOQ should be in Arial, 12-pt font, double space, limited to 3 pages and address the following questions:
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. Describe your experiences in coaching and delivering training. Describe the methods employed that you felt were most effective. Describe the elements you feel are instrumental in developing engaging, effective training curriculum that meets training objectives. Describe your process to develop and deliver a training module on a complex topic. Exam This position requires a current Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) or Staff Services Analyst (SSA) Exam
If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here for AGPA or click here for SSA to gain list eligibility.
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. CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements
This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the Political Reform Act , 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) .
Benefits CalSTRS offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:
Alternative work schedules Flexible work hours Remote work options Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff Health insurance in retirement Employee Assistance Program Loan forgiveness under the federal For the latest information on the benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .
Additional Application Instructions Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please provide the following information on your application: ******** , RPA 7498, JC-433240 If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your transcripts/degree. Training and development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position. If you are applying as a T&D, please indicate this in the eligibility section of your application. Candidate may be selected by application packet review only. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Submission of an incomplete STD 678 may result in disqualification. 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 required and must be included. Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required. Please see the Special Requirements section of the job posting for detailed instructions.
