Job opportunities
Explore career opportunities with the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA). We provide vital retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to Minnesota educators and other professionals through stimulating work in benefits administration, communications, finance, technology, and more.
Why work at TRA
TRA offers an inclusive and flexible work environment grounded in public service and professionalism. We foster professional growth and development, and we offer a competitive benefits package.
Equal opportunity statement
TRA is a State of Minnesota government entity and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. State government entities are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To foster a diverse workplace free of discrimination and harassment, TRA implemented an Affirmative Action Plan to eliminate present and future practices that may have an unfair, adverse effect on persons with disabilities, minorities, and women.
Current openings
Business Analyst Supervisor – Business Analysis Department
Closing date: 11/12/2026
Salary range: $83,540 – $144,301 annually
TRA is hiring one (1) Business Analyst Supervisor position at our St. Paul location. Job candidates with a strong background in Information Technology (IT) business analysis, exceptional technical abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Our Business Analyst Supervisor leads a team of business analysts and performs critical business analysis functions.
In this role, you will act as a key liaison among stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of TRA, recommending solutions that drive project success and meet agency goals. This includes leading, mentoring, and coaching the business analysis team through requirements gathering sessions, as well as analyzing, defining, and documenting business processes, software requirements, and technical specifications. As the supervisor, you will manage the team's workload by assigning and tracking tasks to meet release schedules; train staff on business requirement processes, functional design, and learning paths; and assist the IT Application Manager in hiring resources. Additionally, you will collaborate with development and quality assurance team leads on the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions for the TRA pension system.
This position requires a schedule that includes regular in-person work. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
To see the full posting and apply, visit the State of Minnesota’s Careers site. Search for the posting ID keyword 98069.
Unified Communications & Collaboration Architect – Technology Operations
Closing date: 11/12/2026
Salary range: $84,417 - $144,304 annually
TRA is hiring one (1) Unified Communications & Collaboration Architect position at our St. Paul location. Job candidates with a strong background in Information Technology (IT) unified communications, exceptional technical abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) Architect serves as the agency’s highest-level technical authority for the end-to-end design, implementation, optimization, and governance of TRA’s enterprise communications and collaboration ecosystem. The position is the primary technical owner of the Cisco Webex platform suite, as well as workforce and quality management through Calabrio ONE and enterprise mass notification through Singlewire InformaCast. In addition, the position provides architectural guidance, interoperability oversight, and user-experience stewardship for the universal collaboration platforms used across TRA, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, while providing expert-level network and infrastructure integration for real-time voice and video traffic. Working independently, the incumbent establishes agency-wide technical standards, develops migration roadmaps, directs the technical work of vendors, and serves as the final internal escalation point for the communications systems on which TRA members, employers, the Board of Trustees, and staff depend daily. The position works cross-functionally across the agency to ensure reliable, secure, accessible, and scalable communications services that support agency productivity, business continuity, and member service objectives.
This position requires a schedule that includes regular in-person work. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
To see the full posting and apply, visit the State of Minnesota’s Careers site. Search for the posting ID keyword 98081.
