Business Solutions Architect

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Job Code #: JC-504272

Position #(s): -057

Working Title: Business Solutions Architect

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Salary: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A (annual)

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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid (up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite per week)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where challenging and rewarding work is the norm? Do you enjoy finding ways to transform businesses from the inside out by helping them operate, communicate and collaborate seamlessly? Do you enjoy translating business needs into solutions? If you answered yes, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is currently seeking a Business Solution Architect in the Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB), Enterprise Solutions Development Division (ESDD), myCalPERS Services Section (MCPSS), Health Services Unit.

Telework information:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite per week.

Annual Interviews will begin the week of March 2, 2026.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. 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 contain numbered responses that list all relevant experience, education, and training. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must have Size 11, Arial Font.

• Provide an example of a successful project you managed as a business analyst. What was the project? What was your role and what made it successful?
• What documents have you worked with as a business analyst and how did they help ensure clear communication between business and technical teams?

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications…