Director, Enterprise Strategy Management (C. E. A.)

Job Description and Duties The starting salary for this position will be set competitively and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A resume and statement of qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply for this position. Please review the SOQ section toward the bottom of this bulletin to ensure you're responding to the specific SOQ prompt. Applications received without a SOQ and resume will not be considered. The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is seeking to fill its Director of Enterprise Strategy Management (ESM) position. Under the general direction of CalSTRS Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of ESM has full management responsibility for the operations of the Enterprise Strategy Management Division. The Director of ESM provides senior leadership and policy guidance to the ESM Division, which includes Strategy & Organizational Performance; Survey Research & Analysis; Research & Development; Continuous Improvement; the Innovation Program and Corporate Sustainability. The Director of ESM is responsible for the overall planning, development, organization, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of CalSTRS strategic and business plans; serves as the chief policy advisor for all aspects of CalSTRS strategic and business planning processes and protocols; oversees the development of enterprisewide performance measures; and directs business process improvement projects throughout the organization to contribute to overall efficiency. The Director of ESM oversees all internal and external survey and analysis, pension plan research and development, and assimilates the data and integrates it into policy recommendations. Relocation benefits may be available. To learn more about this opportunity, click here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements 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, credit 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). Incompatible Activities This position is subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 19990. Upon accepting a position at CalSTRS, you will also be required to comply with the CalSTRS Incompatible Activities Policy by ensuring that outside work or activities are compatible and align with your professional activities or workplace obligations. 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: • Senior leadership experience leading strategic planning and organizational performance initiatives in a complex organization. • Strong business acumen and experience driving change, innovation, and enterprise-wide improvement. • Demonstrated success advising executive leadership, governing boards, or senior decision-makers on strategic priorities and emerging challenges. • Experience leveraging research, analytics, and performance metrics to support policy and business decisions. • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and engagement skills. Statement of Qualifications In addition to the required documentation, a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. The SOQ must specifically address your education and experience as it relates to each item below. The SOQ must not exceed four pages, single-sided and double-spaced with 12 point arial font. Failure to follow this format and the "Application Instructions" above may result in disqualification. The SOQ serves as the examination for this position. Please make sure your answers are as detailed as possible, including relevant examples and dates of employment. 1. Describe a senior-level leadership experience where you developed, influenced, or implemented policies or strategic frameworks. How did you apply CEA-level judgment to assess organizational needs, balance competing priorities, and advise executives on policy direction? Explain the impact of your decisions and your role in ensuring alignment with long-term organizational strategy. 2. Describe how you led the development or refinement of performance measures, accountability systems, or organizational dashboards. How did you use executive-level insight to interpret data, diagnose organizational issues, set performance expectations, and drive measurable improvements in outcomes, transparency, and organizational effectiveness? 3. Share a senior-executive example of directing complex research, survey analytics, or policy studies used to inform organizational strategy, public pension policy, or enterprise decision-making. How did you ensure quality, integrate industry-wide perspectives, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for executives or a governing board? 4. Describe your experience in building and leading high-performing teams across diverse program areas. How does your leadership style foster trust, collaboration, accountability, and alignment with enterprise priorities?