Disability Retirement Analyst II

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.

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!

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of April 20, 2026. We look forward to meeting with you!

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, challenging environment? Do you want your work to have meaningful purpose and impact? Join our Disability and Survivor Benefits Division as an Analyst II within the Disability Retirement Unit!

Under the direction of a Supervisor I, the Analyst II is responsible for reviewing applications for Disability/Industrial Disability Retirement, gathering necessary medical and legal documentation, and adjudicating CalPERS members' cases in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Disability Retirement Review: Evaluate disability and industrial disability retirement applications
• Case Management: Collect medical and legal documents, assess eligibility, and ensure timely case determinations
• Customer Communication: Clearly communicate decisions and next steps to applicants
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and quality of the disability retirement process

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.

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.

Pay: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811