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Your TRS Career Starts Here

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is the largest public retirement system in Texas, improving the retirement security of Texas public education employees through investment management and the delivery of pension and health care benefits.

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TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie

Brian Guthrie, Executive Director

Welcome from Brian

Thank you for your interest in joining a top workplace dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of public education employees and retirees. As a potential candidate, this is your first step toward exploring the possibilities for employment with our agency. 

I want to share a bit of information I believe is important for candidates during this process.

Our Agency: In 2024, we proudly ranked as the number three TOP Workplace in the Austin Metropolitan Area and received a special culture award for “Meaningfulness.” This recognition is particularly significant because it highlights the impact of our work and affirms what we know: our efforts profoundly enhance the quality of life for our members.

Serving more than two million public education employees and retirees, we foster a collaborative environment where ideas and concerns are openly shared.

Our employees are committed to serving our public education members - both active and retired – with exceptional dedication. Providing unparalleled customer service is at the heart of our mission and remains our priority, always!   

Explore TRS Divisions

It takes several specialized teams to fulfill the TRS mission. Learn more about each 
division to find the role that best suits your skills and career goals.

  • Pension Services Division

    This team facilitates pension benefits for our retirees and provides retirement counseling and planning resources.  

  • Health Division

    This team supports healthcare benefits for nearly three-quarters of a million active and retired Texas public educators.

  • Investment Management Division

    The TRS Investment team focuses on achieving long-term results to secure our members' retirement futures.

  • Support Services Divisions

    Several departments support our mission of service to TRS members and retirees. Learn more about these teams as you consider a career with TRS.

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Early Careers: Internships and Fellowships

Are you a recent graduate or a student? Join our internship or fellowship program, where you can get work experience to further your career. 

Life at TRS

Our mission is simple: Improving the retirement security of our members by prudently investing and managing the Trust assets and delivering benefits that make a positive difference in their lives.  Innovation, technology, and collaboration make the difference as we strive to continue earning your trust every day. 

TRS was named a Top 2024 Workplace. The agency ranked third among large companies (500+ employees) in the 2024 survey, up one position from 2023. The recognition comes entirely from employee feedback measured across more than a dozen culture drivers that reflect strong values, employee/manager communication, and the ability to innovate and operate efficiently. TRS is also among a select group of U.S. employers that has been honored in recent years with three national Top Workplace USA awards. This year, TRS earned a special culture award for “Meaningfulness.”

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Picture Yourself at TRS