PROGRAM MANAGER II, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

State of California; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

401(k) and 457 Plans

Job summary

State Fund is seeking a visionary Vice President of Small Commercial Underwriting to lead our largest portfolio, protecting California's small businesses. You will shape strategy, coach top talent and craft broker and customer solutions that matter.

You’ll influence decisions with strong financial and analytical acumen and deliver faster, smarter underwriting in a telework-enabled environment across California and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in workers’ compensation, preferably underwriting.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to develop teams.
• Strategic mindset with courage to challenge the status quo.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy for our Small Commercial Underwriting segment – setting direction, goals and standards.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of underwriters.
• Design and deliver innovative solutions for our brokers and customers.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of the market, anticipating trends.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Workers' compensation

Strategic mindset

Financial analysis

Communication

Job description

Job Posting: Vice President, Small Commercial Operations

State Compensation Insurance Fund

JC-532985

Vice President, Small Commercial Operations

PROGRAM MANAGER II, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

$11,232.00 - $12,754.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Sacramento, Pleasanton, Fresno, Pasadena, Vacaville, San Diego, or Pasadena.

Job Description and Duties

Are you passionate about building amazing teams? If so, We want you!

At State Fund, we don’t just insure businesses, we protect people, livelihoods, and futures. As California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance, we support California’s entrepreneurial spirit and play a stabilizing role in the economy.

We’re redefining what underwriting looks like in a world that demands smarter, faster, more tailored solutions. Now we’re looking for a visionary Vice President of Small Commercial Underwriting to take our largest portfolio, where we protect the small businesses of California, to the next level.

You’ll shape strategy, coach top-tier talent and work to craft solutions that matter. If you’re driven to make decisions that impact both the bottom line and real people, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the strategy for our Small Commercial Underwriting segment – setting direction, goals and standards.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of underwriters.
• Design and deliver innovative solutions for our brokers and customers.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of the market, anticipating trends before they become tomorrow’s challenges.

You’ve got what it takes:

• A deep track record in workers’ compensation, preferably in underwriting.
• Proven leadership skills – you know how to develop teams and bring out their best.
• Strategic mindset with the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with a passion for solving complex problems.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder – inside and outside the organization.

Working Conditions

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM MANAGER II, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532985

Position #(s): 402-507-9385-XXX

Working Title: Vice President, Small Commercial Operations

Classification: PROGRAM MANAGER II, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Salary: $11,232.00 - $12,754.00

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: United States

Telework: Telework

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

Benefits

• Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions
• Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave
• Flex Elect Reimbursement Program
• Wellness and Recognition
• Alternate Work Schedules
• Transit Pass Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Leadership Training
• Mentoring Program
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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Human Resources Contact: Vanessa La [phone] [e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Rosa Gil-Robles [phone]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Acknowledgement

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• California State benefits
• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.