ANALYST II

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CalSTRS in California is seeking an Analyst II for the Systems & Data Team to support system development, testing, and maintenance while analyzing data outputs for daily operations and Public Records Act compliance.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to work with technical staff and PMs, and a solid understanding of the SDLC and UAT processes, with a hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication with all levels.
• Ability to establish cooperative relations in the workplace.
• Ability to work with technical staff, project managers and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for software development and experience with User Acceptance Testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex duties in system development, testing, and maintenance.
• Analyze data outputs related to daily operations and Public Records Act.
• Collaborate with Systems & Data Team and other units to support the SDLC.
• Represent the SR Division for system-related enhancements, testing, and maintenance.
• Assist in ensuring business processes function as designed in the system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

SDLC knowledge

User Acceptance Testing

Adapt to change

Multitasking

Job description

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/5/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

The CalSTRS Service RetirementDivision is seeking a motivated individual to work as an Analyst II on the Systems and DataTeam.

The Service Retirement Division is the largest benefit program within CalSTRS and responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of benefits to retired California educators.

The Systems & Data Team works closely with Technology Services and other business areas to support the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and CalSTRS administrative database. Represents the Service Retirement (SR) Division for system-related enhancements, testing efforts, maintenance, and to assure SR business processes are functioning as designed. The team also organizes and analyzes data outputs related to SR’s daily operations and Public Records Act.

Under the direction of the Systems & Data Team Manager, Pension Program Manager I, the Analyst II will independently, and in a team environment, perform the more complex duties and analytical tasks associated with system development, testing, and maintenance, and ensure division-related business processes are functioning as designed in the system. The Analyst II will also organize and analyze data outputs related to daily operations and Public Records Act.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, effectively manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines within challenging and strict time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the workplace.
• Able to work collaboratively with technical staff, project managers and business area subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for software development and experience with performing User Acceptance Testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

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.

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.