Benefits Business Analyst

This position is responsible for driving continuous process improvements within the areas of responsibility of the Benefit Services Division, including the administration of PERA’s defined benefit (DB), defined contribution (DC), 401(k), and 457 plans, to advance strategic goals and reinforce PERA’s dedication to high-value, low-cost service to members, employers, retirees, and plan participants. Additionally, this position is also responsible for the functional support of the benefit systems infrastructure; implementing projects and processes that enhance and modify current and future benefit administration systems, interfaces, and data. Further, this position will act as a liaison between benefits and technical staff to investigate and/or develop improvements to benefits administration systems.

Our ideal candidate is a project and goal-oriented professional who communicates effectively with a wide variety of people. Key strengths the ideal candidate possesses include being highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities at once. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who is eager to learn and employ new information quickly. We are looking for someone who is able to effectively support an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned with or without notice.

Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship (now or in the future), or are located outside of the US.

Complete the employment application online at https://www.copera.org/careers. Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload. Please review the following questions. You will be asked for a response to these as part of your application:

As Colorado’s largest public pension plan, we are committed to providing retirement and other benefits to more than 600,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, corrections officers, snowplow drivers, and many other public employees who provide valuable service to all of Colorado.

We hire exceptional employees and invest in their growth and development. We are passionate about our work and committed to serving our members by delivering quality customer service, sound investment decisions, and education programs. Our culture is built on the core values of integrity and accountability, excellence and initiative, collaboration, and engagement. We value diverse perspectives and promote an inclusive culture, recognizing that our people are our primary asset. We provide a healthy work-life balance and a culture where excellence is rewarded. At PERA, your work makes a difference every day.

At PERA, you will earn more than just a paycheck- our total rewards package is focused on wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Health, Dental and Vision coverage, with eligibility for most plans being the first of the month following the date of hire. We offer a generous paid time off plan as well as paid volunteer hours, PERA’s defined benefit plan, 401(k) and 457 defined contribution plans (including employer match on the 401(k), as applicable), tuition assistance, on-the-job training, free access to an on-site fitness center, free on-site parking or RTD subsidy, and more. PERA is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. For more information, please visit www.copera.org/careers.