Pension Program Manager at State Teachers' Retirement System Yolo County, CA

Job Description and Duties

The CalSTRS Disability & Survivor Benefits Division seeks a motivated individual to serve as Pension Program Manager I in the Payment Review Unit.

The Disability and Survivor Benefits (DaSB) Division administers core benefits. Disability Services provides benefits to members who are unable to perform duties due to disability, and the Survivor Benefits Unit supports members and beneficiaries when they need CalSTRS support.

Under the general direction of the Pension Program Manager II, the Pension Program Manager I as Payment Review Manager plans, organizes, and supervises technical and professional staff within DaSB to audit benefit payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing for members and survivors. The PPM I also assists in the division’s strategic planning related to case management, production goals, training needs, legislative reviews and proposals, and work/process improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Ability to present complex information to various audiences with tact and sound judgement
• Customer/client focus
• Demonstrated experience simultaneously handling multiple assignments and meeting deadlines, while remaining flexible to rapidly changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret and apply pension laws, rules and policies
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships across business areas and all levels of the organization
• Goal oriented, approachable, and willing to empower and hold staff accountable
• Ability to take initiative and make logical decisions based on objective information

Must have a current Staff Services Manager I Exam. Experience in pension law, and strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Employees may receive a 5% salary increase annually based on performance until maximum salary is reached.

In compliance with the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025), this position will have a 3% monthly base pay reduction in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown do not reflect the reduced amounts.

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under federal programs

A background investigation including a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting will be conducted prior to employment to check criminal and civil records, verify education, and review driving records.

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