ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where challenging and rewarding work is the norm? If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse workforce where talent, experience, and teamwork are valued, then this opportunity may be just what you are looking for! The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is seeking a Associate Governmenmental Program Analyst (AGPA) in the Member Account Management Division (MAMD) on the Costing and Elections Team. CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity on our Costing and Elections team to collaborate and promote a positive team environment while being open to new ideas and new processes.

Requirements

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 and must be in Arial font, 11 point.
Describe the experience, education/training or transferable skills you possess which are related to the duties for this position, as outlined in the duty statement.
Describe your specific experience in handling a heavy workload with competing priorities, and the steps you take to ensure your deadlines are met.
Describe your ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal and external partners and customers, at all levels, and to provide high quality customer service.
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."
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Energetic, creative, flexible, positive, self-motivated, conscientious
Ability to work independently and in teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to organize/prioritize workload to meet demands
Ability to maintain consistent attendance
Ability to demonstrate punctuality, initiative, and dependability
Ability to model and support CalPERS Core Values (Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Openness, Quality and Balance)
Ability to model CalPERS Competencies and demonstrate proficiency in; Collaboration, Leading People, Leading Change, Driving Results, Business Acumen, Communication, and Leading Self

Responsibilities

Perform eligibility review and cost calculations of service credit purchase requests
Review, research, evaluate, correct, process, and maintain Service Credit Purchase (SCP) elections
Investigates and resolves difficult and sensitive cases and issues
Responds to inquiries (i.e.: telephone, Workflow inquiries, etc.) of a difficult and sensitive nature and escalates to designated team members when appropriate

Benefits

Alternate Work Schedules
Flexible Work Hours
Onsite childcare facility
Onsite fitness center
Onsite café and nearby restaurants
Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

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