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.
Data Analyst
As a Data Analyst at PERA, you will collect, validate, analyze, and report on data used across the organization to support business operations, strategic planning, and decision-making. This role works closely with staff, management, and business partners to develop reports and dashboards, research complex data issues, ensure data quality and integrity, and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations.
You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate information, identifying trends and opportunities, supporting actuarial reporting, and helping PERA leverage data to better serve more than 435,000 members and 2,100 participating public employers.
As a Retirement Services Specialist Senior, you will perform and review complex retirement, disability, survivor, refund, and service purchase calculations while ensuring compliance with retirement laws, policies, and procedures. You will analyze member records, research and resolve complex benefit issues, collaborate with internal and external partners, and provide expert guidance to members, employers, and retirement system stakeholders.
This role serves as a subject matter expert who helps ensure the accuracy of benefit estimates and calculations, supports quality assurance through peer review, and assists members in understanding their retirement options and benefits. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, independent judgment, and a commitment to exceptional customer service are essential to success in this position.
