Contracts, Enrollments & Contributions - Employer Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer
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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

About the role

CalPERS is the nation's largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Located in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we're committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-526519
• Position #(s): 275-813-1405-010
• Working Title: Contracts, Enrollments & Contributions - Employer Manager
• Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I
• $9,387.00 - $12,579.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information

Department Information

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is headquartered in downtown Sacramento, and we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we're committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of August 24, 2026. We look forward to meeting with you!

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where challenging and rewarding work is the norm? Do you enjoy finding ways to transform businesses from the inside out by helping them operate, communicate and collaborate seamlessly? Do you enjoy leading a multi-disciplinary team to translate business needs into solutions? If you've answered yes to these questions, then you've found a position you'd be interested in exploring further!

Act quickly to apply for this hybrid position, where you'll enjoy up to 40% (two days) of remote work, each week!

CalPERS is currently seeking an Information Technology Manager I in the Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB), Enterprise Solutions Development Division (ESDD), myCalPERS Services Section (MCPSS), Contracts, Enrollment & Contribution - Employer Unit.

Special Requirements

Describe your ability and experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a multi-disciplinary team in an information technology environment.

Describe your experience and knowledge of system design, applications development life cycle, and quality assurance control practices and principles.

Describe your leadership experience and demonstrated ability to think strategically and function as a member of a senior leadership team.

Describe how you have advanced diversity and inclusion within a team.

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.
• The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete a current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) and submit it through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Alternatively, you may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

• Address for Mailing Application Packages: Public Employees Retirement System, Attn: JC-526519/BT, Human Resources Division, Recruitment, P.O. Box 942718, Sacramento, CA 94229-2718
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Public Employees Retirement System, HRSD, SSU JC-526519/BT, 400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North 1st floor drop box by security desk, Sacramento, CA 95811

Please note that 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 list all relevant experience, education, and training, including duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length.