RESEARCH ANALYST

Job Requisition ID: 55832
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 05/22/2026
Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Salary: $80,614-$125,758 (Springfield), $86,645-$132,046 (Lisle)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: DuPage; Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

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Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois

The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.

TRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.

TRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.

Learn more about careers at TRS: Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois

About TRS

The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago. The System serves over 462,000 members and had assets of $83.7 billion as of February 28, 2026. TRS is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees.

Mission Statement

Delivering expert pension service to Illinois public educators as they earn their promised retirement security.

 

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Research the Research Analyst supports the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) through advanced research, data analysis, and policy evaluation. This position plays a key role in analyzing actuarial, financial, and legislative data to inform decision-making and ensure TRS remains compliant with state and federal regulations.

The Research Analyst will work closely with actuaries, TRS legislative consultants, and internal leadership to evaluate the financial and operational impacts of proposed legislation, assist in actuarial and statistical data collection, and develop analytical tools and reports to support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in data analytics, public policy, and quantitative research, as well as the ability to clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Functions

• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial, actuarial, and statistical data to support internal reporting, forecasting, and legislative analysis.
• Conduct research on proposed legislation and evaluate potential impacts to TRS funding, benefits, and operations; prepare summaries and cost analyses for leadership and legislative audiences.
• Serve as a secondary liaison between the Research Department and the TRS actuary, Illinois State Actuary, and other external partners to coordinate data and ensure accuracy of reports and assumptions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, SQL-based reports, and other analytical tools to visualize and communicate key insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Actuarial Valuation, and Experience Analysis reports.
• Support the development and documentation of business processes, workflows, and data management standards to improve efficiency and data integrity.
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