Initial Posting Date:

10/13/2025

Application Deadline:

10/21/2025

Agency:

Public Employees Retirement System

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Actuarial Data Specialist (OPA1) - Remote Work

Job Description:

If you enjoy learning new skills and are committed to performing high quality work, this position may be for you!

The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for one (1) Actuarial Data Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 1) in the Financial Services Division (FSD), Actuarial Activities Section (AAS).

• There is one full-time, permanent position.

• This position is based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon, however, this is a 100% remote work position. 

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time.

Financial Services Division (FSD)

FSD provides comprehensive financial services to the agency. This includes financial accounting, reporting, financial planning and tax services for all PERS’ Trust and agency fund activities including the Retirement Funds, Deferred Compensation funds, Benefit Equalization Fund, Health Insurance, and Social Security Programs. The Division is responsible for managing all the financial capital resources of the agency, as well as program service delivery to participants of the PHIP and OSGP programs. Through FSD management, we disburse over $5.6 billion annually in member and beneficiary benefits and receive $5.03 billion in member and employer contributions that are invested in the PERS fund. FSD business functions include preparation and reporting of the agency's biennial budget, coordination with the legislature, actuarial services, fiscal analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and all accounting and tax activities.

Actuarial Activities Section (AAS)

The AAS supports the actuarial valuation of pension liabilities and calculation of required contribution rates. This includes collection of data, review of actuarial reporting, dissemination of employer contributions, and creation of educational materials. AAS business functions include the coordination of actuarial services, contract management, member data collection, and other functions.

What you will be doing:

As an Actuarial Data Specialist, you will help our team develop its analytical tools and technical capabilities. You must be proficient in using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). This role will primarily assist senior team members to obtain financial and demographic information for actuarial valuation by our external actuaries. Knowledge of Power BI will be required to perform needed assignments. Familiarity with the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and SQL is desired. This position will provide the opportunity for career progression as knowledge and responsibilities increase.

For a complete review of the position description, please contact the recruiter recruitment@pers.oregon.gov.

What Are We Looking For?

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background, and areas of experience:

• Technical knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

• Willingness and demonstrated capacity to learn new skills.

• Commitment to performing high quality work.

• Ability to manage workload and ask pertinent questions.

• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment. 

• Attention to detail for validating accuracy and consistency of data.  

• Experience documenting and explaining rules, processes, and policies.

• Basic understanding and/or experience dealing with actuarial topics.   

• Preference may be given to candidates with PERS experience and/or familiarity with SQL.

Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System:

Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Remote work.

Application Instructions & Requirements

Current State of Oregon Employees:  Apply via your employee Workday account.

External Applicants: Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage.

• Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) for each employer. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Attach a cover letter (Required). In your cover letter, briefly state your qualifications for this role and how your professional and educational experience prepare you to succeed. The response should be written in paragraph form and should not exceed two pages. 

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process.  If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.

Additional Details:

• Visa Sponsorship: Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three (3) days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.  NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Finalists may be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

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For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at vitaly.putintsev@pers.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-603-7500.

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