Information Technology Specialist Iii

Public Employees Retirement System

JC-535652 - Principal Enterprise AI Solution Architect (Information Technology Specialist III)

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00 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: 11/2/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account), By Mail Drop-off

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.

Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). 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.

• Information Technology Specialist III

Classification:
Information Technology Specialist III

Salary: $9,507.00 - $12,740.00 per Month

# of Positions: 1

Telework:
Hybrid

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.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website !

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Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must list all relevant experience, education, and training, including duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed one page in length.

• Describe your experience designing and implementing enterprise-level solution architectures. Include specific examples of your work with Generative AI technologies.
• Describe any experience you have related to AI system architecture and integration.
• Describe your knowledge of public sector IT procurement and the procurement framework.

Minimum Qualifications:

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency.

If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to…