Senior Business Intelligence Specialist

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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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-526358 Position #(s): 275-815-1414-011 Working Title: Senior Business Intelligence Specialist Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Salary: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A 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 Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information 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 ! To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this YouTube video . Job Description And Duties Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in‑person interviews beginning the week of September 15th, 2026. Our Technology Business Management Division (TBMD)/Enterprise Data Services team is seeking an Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec II) to manage the Business Intelligence (BI) project delivery, which includes the requirement gathering process, designing and developing BI and analytics dashboards, designing, developing, and testing Extract, transform, and load (ETL) jobs, performing data platform modernization, code management to support multiple data analytics projects and self‑service data delivery. Incumbent will learn about California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Investment business data and be part of the team that extracts business value from our data and drives our data mission using the CalPERS Investment data & analytics platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies like Snowflake, DBT, Prefect, Ataccama, Quest data modelling, and Power BI, while contributing to high‑impact projects that shape the future of CalPERS’ investment strategies. If you are passionate about data integration, analytics, and innovation, and want to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team. 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 July1,2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program2025 (PLP2025). PLP2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements 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 each response must list all relevant experience, education, and training, including duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed one page in length. Tell us about a data platform modernization effort you supported or led. What was the legacy environment, what changes were made, and what was the outcome? How do you stay informed about emerging trends in data platforms and related technologies? Can you share an example of a tool or methodology you recommended and implemented? 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 U.S. equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under “Minimum Requirements.” Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website . Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr