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Careers at Colorado PERA

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who We Are</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Colorado Public Employees&#8217; Retirement Association (PERA)&nbsp;provides retirement and other benefits to the employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. Established by state law in 1931, PERA operates by authority of the Colorado General Assembly and is administered under Title 24, Article 51 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. In accordance with its duty to administer PERA, the Board of Trustees has the authority to adopt and revise Rules in accordance with state statutes.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Members of PERA include employees of the Colorado state government, public school teachers in the state, many university and college employees, judges, many employees of cities and towns, State Troopers, and the employees of many other public entities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PERA is a substitute for Social Security for most of these public employees. Benefits are pre-funded, which means while a member is working, he or she is required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the retirement trust funds. Employers also&nbsp;<a href="/employer-contribution-rates">contribute a percentage of pay</a>&nbsp;to the trust fund.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The trust funds are then invested by PERA under the direction of the Board of Trustees. PERA&#8217;s investment strategy uses actuarially established investment objectives with long-term goals and policies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PERA Mission and Vision Statements</h2>



<h3 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color">Mission</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To provide retirement security for our members while ensuring the sustainability of the fund.</p>



<h3 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color">Vision</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To innovate and build on a tradition of service by being a trusted partner in order to meet the changing needs of our diverse membership.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="anchortest1">Core Values</h3>



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<li><strong>Be good stewards</strong>&nbsp;by emphasizing sustainability in all operations.</li>



<li><strong>Serve member needs</strong>&nbsp;by delivering quality service and performance amid changing environments and expectations.</li>



<li><strong>Build strong relationships and deepen trust among all stakeholders</strong>&nbsp;by exercising good governance, valuing transparency, upholding ethical conduct, enhancing communications, and providing excellent customer service.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Commitment to Transparency</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Colorado PERA is committed to conducting business in an open and transparent manner. To further public understanding of our operations and finances, we provide documents and links to information on PERA’s financial statements and investments, Board of Trustees activities and expenditures, legislative oversight, and staff compensation.</p>



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About

<h2 class="callout-heading"><p>Media Contact</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For media requests only, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pvonkeyserling@copera.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick von Keyserling,</a>&nbsp;the Senior Director of Communications, at&nbsp;<a href="tel:3038633814">303-863-3814</a>. If&nbsp;you are a member with questions about your PERA account, call <a href="tel:18007597372">800-759-7372</a>.</p>


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PERA Conducting Search for General Counsel and Chief Audit Executive

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PERA Announces Results of 2026 Trustee Election

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Investment Modernization RFP

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Colorado PERA Earns Outstanding Achievement Award for Popular Annual Financial Report

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Colorado PERA Earns 40th Consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Annual Financial Report

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Colorado PERA Submits Letter to Joint Budget Committee Regarding Legislative Proposals

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Colorado PERA Issues RFP for Actuarial Audit Services

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PERA Board Retains Aon as Investment Consultant

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Independent Report Finds Colorado PERA Continues to Offer Cost-Effective Retirement Benefits for Public Employees

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PERA Board Announces Results of 2025 Trustee Elections; New Vice Chair Elected

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Colorado PERA Releases 2024 Annual Report, Investment Stewardship Report

Colorado PERA Board to Elect Vice Chair

Board Election Services RFP

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Colorado PERA Celebrates Top Workplaces 2025 Honor

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Colorado PERA Adds Mobile App Voting for 2025 Board Elections

Taylor McLemore Reappointed to PERA Board of Trustees

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Colorado PERA and Westerra Credit Union Team up on Financial Fraud

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Investment Consultant RFP

Retirement insights from a Colorado PERA perspective.

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PERA publishes several newsletters throughout the year for our active membership, inactive members, PERACare enrollees, retirees, and employers.

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PERA Board Adopts New Strategic Asset Allocation Following Asset/Liability Study

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