The CalSTRS Investments Branch is seeking an experienced individual to work as a Staff Services Analyst (SSA) on the Investments Administration team. The Administration Unit, within the Investment Branch, provides administrative business services for the branch for tasks such as procurement, budgeting, personnel, travel, invoices and special projects. Performs analytical research, interprets data and completes sensitive projects. Partners with Administrative Services, Financial Services, Technology Services and General Counsel. The SSA is responsible for performing work of average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments and provide general analytical and administrative support for the Administrative Unit, which includes, but is not limited to the following functions: travel, personnel and other administrative support to the Investments Services Branch teams.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.
CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions based on business needs. 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.
The minimum requirements for this position can be found in the Class Specification. 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. The SOQ must be a minimum of one page and shall not exceed two pages, single spaced, 12-pt Arial font and have one-inch margins. The SOQ must contain a header listing your name and Job Control number listed according to the job advertisement. Provide the name and telephone number of a reference who can verify the work and/or experience you described in the SOQ.
This position requires a current Staff Services Analyst examination. If you need to take the examination or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.
Investment Branch employees are required to participate in the CalSTRS Personal Trading Program which allows CalSTRS to monitor employees' personal trading transactions in order to reduce risks associated with insider trading, front running, and misusing material non-public information. Upon accepting a position within the Investment Branch, you will be required to disclose your personal broker account information and be required to utilize a personal broker from a designated list as provided by CalSTRS.
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.
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).
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 9/3/2025.
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages:
State Teachers' Retirement System N/A Attn:Recruitment P.O. Box 15275, MS 31 Sacramento,CA95851-0275
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:
State Teachers' Retirement System N/A CalSTRS, Attn: Recruitment 100 Waterfront Place West Sacramento,CA95605 08:00 AM-05:00 PM
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitment (916) 414-4990 Recruitment@CalSTRS.com
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer (916) 414-4933 EEOMailbox@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.
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: 0132, JC-489112.
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.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.