Supervising Actuary

$14,151.00 - $17,633.00 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: 02/18/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (using your Cal Career Account) or By Mail Drop-off

The CalSTRS Financial Services Branch seeks a motivated individual to work as an Actuary Supervisor on the Actuarial Resources Team. The Actuarial Resources Division conducts actuarial studies related to benefit funding, program design, compliance, and investment risk. Under the System Actuary, the Actuary Supervisor designs, leads, and conducts studies, supervises analysts and research specialists, and represents the division on legislative issues.

• Design and lead actuarial studies for annual valuations, funding level reviews, and special studies.
• Supervise and review work of the CalSTRS Consulting Actuary and staff.
• Prepare and present actuarial reports and presentations to management and executive staff.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on actuarial science, health, investments, finance, and pension plan issues.
• Work with IT assignments including Pro Val, Actuarial Data Mart, Power BI, and develop internal software solutions.
• Read, understand, and manage computer programming languages, plan documents, federal regulations, and State law.
• Demonstrate consulting and auditing skills and a high degree of independence, initiative, and originality.

• Experience performing actuarial work for public pension plans, including OPEB and cash‑balance plans.
• Ability to present complex actuarial information to varied audiences.
• Programming experience in VBA, Python, and R.
• Experience with Asset–Liability Management studies and large data warehouses.
• Experience using SQL and Power BI to analyze actuarial data.
• Experience with member calculations such as subrogation, IRC 415 compliance, and actuarial equivalency.

• Hybrid work options (in‑office and remote).
• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays and defined benefit retirement program.
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders, more than three weeks for staff.

• Current Actuary Supervisor examination.
• Participation in the CalSTRS Personal Trading Program (require disclosure of broker account).
• Background investigation with personal history statement and fingerprinting.
• Disclosure of economic conflict of interest as required by the Conflict of Interest Code and Political Reform Act.
• Compliance with the CalSTRS Incompatible Activities Policy.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (02/18/2026).

Who May Apply: Individuals in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, LEAP, SROA, or Surplus, or those in the process of obtaining eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.

How to Apply: Submit the Application Package electronically through your Cal Career Account (). Hard‑copy packages may be mailed or dropped off at the addresses listed below.

Address for Mailing Application Packages: State Teachers' Retirement System, Attn:
Recruitment, P.O. Box 15275, MS 31, Sacramento, CA 95851‑0275.

Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: State Teachers' Retirement System, Attn:
Recruitment, 100 Waterfront Place, West Sacramento, CA 95605 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).

Required Application Package Documents:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic version.
• Resume.
• Experience and education supporting the Minimum Qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Contact the EEO Office for assistance.

Recruitment: (916) 414‑4990 |

EEO Officer: (916) 414‑4933 |

California Relay Service (TTY): 1‑800‑735‑2929 (Voice) / 1‑800‑735‑2922 (TTY)

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State is committed to a drug‑free workplace.