Warrant Administration and Direct Authorization Team Leader

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 December 15, 2025. We look forward to meeting with you!

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy helping members? We invite you to join the Retirement Benefit Services Division/CalPERS team. The Retirement Benefit Services Division provides monthly benefit payments that exceed $1 billion. Services include eligibility and calculation of service and disability retirements, pre- and post-retirement survivor benefits, adjustments, and ongoing maintenance of weekly and monthly benefits.

Our Retirement Benefits Services Division - Warrant Administration and Direct Authorization Program is seeking a Staff Services Manager I to oversee the daily operations of a team of eight team members who perform complex analytical duties related to warrant administration. These responsibilities include handling complex Power of Attorney cases, Conservatorships, Guardianships, fraud and unauthorized access issues, and Direct Authorization agreements, all in support of the CalPERS mission. The Staff Services Manager I regularly meets with team members, provides timely feedback, prepares statistical data, identifies trends, and compiles summaries and reports.

Telework Information: This position has been designated as eligible for an office-centered hybrid schedule with up to two days of telework and three days or more on-site, 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: $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811