Disability Validation Analyst

• Job Code: JC-529774
• Position #: 275-440-5393-032
• Classification: Analyst II
• Salary: $6,031.00 – $7,547.00 A
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid (up to two days remote, three days or more onsite per week)
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) seeks an Analyst II for the Disability Retirement Processing & Appeals Team within the Disability Retirement Section. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on members by solving complex problems, exercising sound judgment, working with precision, attending legal hearings, and testifying as a witness for CalPERS. The role uses analytical thinking, communication skills, and professional judgment to support important legal and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical or other complex information to make recommendations or decisions
• Ensure analysis is accurate, well-supported, and aligned with applicable laws, policies, or procedures
• Communicate complex or sensitive information to a variety of audiences, such as members, employers, physicians, attorneys, or internal partners
• Attend legal hearings and testify as a witness for CalPERS
• Handle challenging situations, resolve issues, and support team process improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If using education to meet MQs, include transcripts with your application package. Degrees from outside the United States require a US equivalency evaluation from a NACES member organization.

You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. Visit CalHR's CalCareers website to find and take an exam.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): 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 one page in length. Please do not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response.

• Describe your experience analyzing medical or other complex information to make a recommendation or decision. Include how you ensured your analysis was accurate, well-supported, and aligned with applicable laws, policies, or procedures.
• Describe your experience communicating complex or sensitive information to a variety of audiences, such as members, employers, physicians, attorneys, or internal partners. Include an example of how you handled a challenging situation, resolved an issue, or supported a team process improvement effort.

Application Instructions

• Final Filing Date: 9/4/2026
• Who May Apply: Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (attach letter if available). SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority.
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.
• Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, or by mail or drop-off (addresses provided below).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer account. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications must be included.
• Resume is optional.
• Statement of Qualifications (required; see Special Requirements section for details).

Additional Information

• Anticipated Interview Dates: In-person interviews beginning the week of September 21, 2026.
• Sponsorship: 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.
• PLP 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% pay reduction in exchange for 5 hours PLP leave credits monthly applies. The salary range shown does not reflect this reduction.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Requests must be made at the time of contact to schedule an interview.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Public Employees Retirement System
Attn: JC-529774/BT
Human Resources Division, Recruitment
P. O. Box 942718
Sacramento, CA 94229-2718

Drop-Off Address for Applications:
Public Employees Retirement System
HRSD, SSU JC-529774/BT
400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North
1st floor drop box by security desk
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM