Consultation Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of February 16, 2026.

The Health Account Management Division is seeking a skilled and professional Marketing Analyst to market the CalPERS Health Benefits Program to public agency and school employers. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional presentation skills, strong critical thinking abilities, and the ability to interpret, understand, and explain the complexities of healthcare, including government codes and regulations. They must have excellent interpersonal skills and feel comfortable proactively reaching out to prospective and existing customers via in-person meetings, conferences, telephone, and email. This role involves analyzing data, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights to decision-makers through persuasive and impactful presentations, both in person and virtually. The candidate must be able to manage projects and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market the CalPERS Health Program to prospective public agencies and school employers by conducting research and performing outreach through daily phone calls, emails, and in-person visits to educate employers about the program
• Prepare and deliver compelling and customized presentations to stakeholders and decision-makers, effectively communicating complex information
• Educate and communicate to employers about the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA)
• Manage, document, and track employer interactions, providing regular reports to leadership
• Represent the CalPERS Health Program at on-site events such as conferences, health fairs, and public meetings
• Lead new contracting agencies in the entire onboarding process, including coordinating retiree mailers and health fairs with health carriers

Telework Information: Act quickly to apply for this hybrid position, where you’ll enjoy up to 40% (two days) remote work, each 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.

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Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

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 be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 11-point, Times New Roman font.

1. Describe how your work experience, education, and training relate to the duties and desireable qualifications of this role.
2. Describe your experience developing and giving presentations and/or trainings either in-person or virtual. Who was your audience? What steps were taken to deliver these presentations and/or trainings?
3. Describe your experience handling multiple competing priorities and how you kept projects on schedule when external changes impacted your workload.

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 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 .

Career Services & Outreach

Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation?
The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach (CSO) team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in customer or marketing outreach, education/training, or consultation services to build and maintain professional business relationships
• Experience in delivering persuasive presentations and trainings—technical and professional—to executives, boards, and diverse audiences
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer functions and programs, such as Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting, implementing program policies and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and convey complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to edit documents and written materials, such as letters, reports, procedures and technical manuals, to ensure accuracy and completeness of information presented
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment in all work-related activities, and work effectively with sensitive subject matter
• Professional demeanor and ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of the myCalPERS system

Benefits

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.