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Department of Child Support Services (DCSS)
Chief Information Officer (CEA B)
$12,131-$14,543 per month
Application deadline: Aug. 8
The deputy director and CIO for the California Department of Child Support Services leads the Technology Services Division and serves as a key member of the department’s executive team. This executive position provides strategic leadership for all IT systems, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including data security standards. The CIO oversees the statewide Child Support Enforcement System and other supporting applications.
The incumbent will formulate policy recommendations and advise the director on matters related to automation, system architecture and IT project planning. In addition, the CIO will be responsible for ensuring the department's technology strategies align with its broader goals, while collaborating with internal divisions and external stakeholders, including federal and state oversight bodies.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Demonstrated experience leading core IT services and functions
- Demonstrated experience leading teams to collaboratively develop and successfully implement innovative technology initiatives and improvements
- Proven track record of gaining the trust, confidence and support of top-level executives and stakeholders, with ability to distill complex and technical topics into insights and recommendations that are understandable to non-technical audiences
- Skilled in project management and change management
- Proven ability to develop and implement IT strategies that align with organizational goals
Employment Development Department (EDD)
IT Specialist I
$6,323-$10,230 per month
Application deadline: Aug. 9
The IT Specialist I serves within the Employment Development Department’s Technology Governance Division and focuses on business technology management. Reporting to an IT Supervisor II, the incumbent leads and supports activities related to legislative analysis, IT audits and policy development.
Key duties include analyzing proposed legislation affecting IT operations, coordinating and facilitating audit activities, and developing IT policies and standards. The position also involves acting as a liaison with various internal and external stakeholders, including state oversight agencies, to ensure compliance and effective communication. The role requires strong analytical, communication and coordination skills to support departmentwide technology planning and governance.
This position does not supervise staff but plays a consultative and leadership role across multiple initiatives, contributing to strategic planning and IT service improvements within a policy-driven environment.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Demonstrated experience interpreting policies, regulations and laws
- Proven experience in legislative and cost analyses
- Experience with making oral presentations to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems using both critical and creative thinking
- Strong computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite
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