The CalSTRS Investments Branch is seeking an experienced individual to work as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) 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.
Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the AGPA is responsible for performing work of high complexity in a wide variety of analytical and technical tasks associated with the Investments branch board agenda, personnel and administrative business processes. The incumbent is also responsible for providing various wide-ranging analytical, personnel and administrative support to the Investments Services Branch teams.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience performing HR functions such as recruitment, compliance, resource planning
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience working with Executives or Senior Leadership
• Experience collecting, tracking and reporting data
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skill
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint to perform daily job tasks
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations and polices
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems
• Ability to prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team to support team, unit, and Investments Branch goals

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.
Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

CALSTRS: SECURING THE FINANCIAL FUTURE AND SUSTAINING THE TRUST OF CALIFORNIA’S EDUCATORS

CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, providing retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s more than 1 million public school educators and their families. The Investments Branch manages a portfolio that is broadly diversified into seven asset categories with assets totaling approximately $369.6 billion as of July 31, 2025. In 2024, the CalSTRS Investments Branch was named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by the Pensions & Investments magazine for the tenth time since 2013.
CalSTRS is committed to setting best practice precedents, implementing innovative diversity and inclusion principles, motivating positive change, and advancing the worlds investment markets. We do this by establishing collaborative relationships across a vast network of investment managers, portfolio companies and industry associations in order to maximize returns and leverage opportunities for positive change.
Our two U.S. Green Building LEED Platinum-certified headquarters buildings in West Sacramento, California, feature sustainable construction, abundant natural lighting, an organic garden, sustainable beekeeping and ergonomic functionally designed workspaces. We offer a variety of on-site amenities to our team members, including two full-service cafés, two free fitness centers, a bicycle rental library and a child care center with a covered playground. Team members enjoy walks along the Sacramento River and nearby seasonal farmers markets.
In addition to our state-of-the-art amenities, we offer thriving wellness and sustainability programs, an award-winning employee recognition program, and ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work hours and hybrid work options. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members thrive.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career and are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, expertise and wellness are valued, we encourage you to find out more about our many career options at CalSTRS.com/Careers.
Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

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. Please answer the following questions and each answer must be numbered in the response respectively:

• What specifically interests you about this position, and what makes you a competitive candidate for the position?
• Developing successful working relationships is essential in this position with the team and customers. As a new member of our team, describe how would you build and maintain positive working relationships with your colleagues and customers and why it’s important.
• Describe your experience with writing or developing procedures, instructions, or guidelines for business processes. Provide examples of what you developed or wrote.

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).
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/21/2025

Please refer the Job description for details