Administrative Analyst (Analyst II)

Job Description and Duties Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of November 30, 2026. Do you enjoy being the go-to person who keeps the team running smoothly behind the scenes? Do you want your analytical and fiscal expertise to directly support sound financial management at one of the nation’s largest public pension systems? If that sounds like you, the CalPERS Financial Office (FINO) may have the perfect role to explore. FINO is seeking an Administrative Analyst with a focus on budgets, procurement, and contracts who thrives in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment. In this role, you’ll support the operational and fiscal side of our financial office by assisting with budget coordination, procurement activities, contract management, and related analysis that helps ensure accuracy, compliance, and accountability. Your work will directly contribute to FINO’s mission to strengthen CalPERS’ financial management through centralized coordination, transparency, and effective stewardship of resources. If you’re excited about combining fiscal analysis with a broader organizational mission and want to make an impact in a fast-moving, high-visibility office, this is a great opportunity to take a closer look. 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. How did you hear about this position? Tell us in this brief survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Statement of Qualifications Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered. The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length. • Based on the duty statement, describe in detail how your experience, educational background, and qualifications have prepared you for this position? • Provide an example when you caught an error in a budget, procurement document, contract, or report before it became a larger issue. What did you do, and what was the outcome? Minimum Qualifications All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements." Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website. Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation? The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations. 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: • Experience supporting budget development, monitoring, and reporting, including tracking expenditures and analyzing variances. • Working knowledge of procurement and contracting processes. • Familiarity with state or government policies, procedures, and controls related to budgets, purchasing, and contracts. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to review data, identify issues, and recommend solutions to support sound financial decision-making. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook), including experience using spreadsheets to track, analyze, and report information.