Careers

PERA offers rewarding career opportunities in public service where you can make a positive difference for Minnesota.

Because our agency has a diverse set of responsibilities, we have exciting opportunities for people with a variety of talents and experience. We employ a wide range of professionals and support staff – from customer service specialists, communications and field reps to IT positions, account technicians, and legal.

Current Openings

Eligibility Specialist

Closing Date: 2/11/2026

Salary Range: $50,070 - $72,432 annually

This position administers membership and salary eligibility for the PERA Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans. This position resolves both routine and complex situations, and provides guidance to school districts, local units of government, and other entities of actions needed to ensure compliance with program and reporting criteria. This position also collects, analyzes and organizes program activity data.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Eligibility Specialist Job Posting

 

Accounting Officer Intermediate

Closing Date: 2/10/2026

Salary Range: $55,185 - $80,492 annually

This position performs technical and analytical financial and administrative work to support PERA’s Statewide Voluntary Firefighter (SVF) Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. The role assists with SVF financial operations and reporting for participating fire departments, supports coordination with internal PERA staff and external partners, and helps ensure financial activity aligns with applicable laws and accounting standards. 

Accounting Officer Intermediate Job Posting