The Department of Finance (DOF) is recruiting for a manager (IT Manager II) to plan, counsel, lead and organize the work of the Client Services staff and team. This includes ensuring compliance with service-level agreements and adhering to standard processes and procedures; overseeing procurement and administrative functions; training staff; providing updates toward strategic objectives (i.e., upgrading laptops, desktops, mobile devices, etc.) to executive management, stakeholders, and business partners; and managing day-to-day operations, according to the job posting.
In addition, the manager will oversee in-depth analysis of troubleshooting and solving complex technical issues; and manage, renew and negotiate IT software and hardware contracts such as the Microsoft Office 365 E5 subscription, Verizon VoIP and Adobe DC Pro enterprise contracts.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Knowledge of the state’s budget and legislative process
- Administrative experience in addressing personnel matters
- Ability to demonstrate leadership in managing, mentoring and developing staff
- Manage high-performing teams and provide strategic direction, guidance and technical expertise in the decision-making process
- Ability to manage critical workloads to meet project demands
- Take initiative, work independently and work under pressure to meet stringent deadlines and easily adapt to changing priorities
More details about this role can be found in the job posting. The monthly salary range is $10,421 to $12,668, and the application deadline is Aug. 15.
DOF’s other role in recruitment is for a manager (IT Manager II) of the Enterprise Architecture team, overseeing procurement and administrative functions. The manager trains staff; oversees long- and short-term functions; provides updates toward strategic objectives (i.e., upgrading MS 365 accounts, Active Directory, cloud-based network accounts, etc.) to executive management, stakeholders, and business partners; and manages day-to-day operations.
Desirable qualifications for the position, according to the job posting, include:
- Knowledge of the state’s budget and legislative process
- Administrative experience in addressing personnel matters
- Ability to demonstrate leadership in managing, mentoring and developing staff
- Knowledge of the state’s IT policies and practices, including project approval and oversight
- Ability to guide the development and elaboration of plans and artifacts to obtain internal and external project approval
- Ability to manage single or multiple projects ranging in complexity based on business and technical factors
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the Microsoft 365 GCC cloud, zero-trust architecture, and cybersecurity tool selection and implementation
The monthly salary range is $10,421 to $12,668, and the application deadline is Aug. 15.
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a chief (IT Manager I) to oversee the Data Strategy and Support Section and to serve as an advocate for the Enterprise Data Management Strategy (EDMS).
The chief “administers policy and supports staff with projects and efforts related to the exchange and integration of data,” according to the job posting. “Tasks include collaboration with DHCS stakeholders, internal and external, in order to support the department’s efforts in the proper exchange and handling of data.” In addition, the chief is responsible for directing and supervising staff in duties related to the EDMS such as data modeling, documentation of data flow diagrams and data structure design.
The chief also “will oversee efforts to support the department’s alignment with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule, in conjunction with Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) staff, so that Medi-Cal beneficiaries may securely access their medical information and obtain provider details.”
More details are available in the duty statement. The position has a monthly salary range of $8,591 to $11,512, and the application deadline is Aug. 11.
DHCS is also seeking a chief (IT Manager I) for the Workflow Automation Development Services Section, to be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and operations of ServiceNow, the cloud computing platform used by ETS to manage business-oriented digital workflows for the department.
Desirable qualifications for this role, according to the job posting, include:
- Experience planning, organizing and managing multiple workloads
- Experience performing analysis, defining technical problems and recommending effective solutions
- Experience communicating effectively and to convey technical information in an understandable manner
- Experience working in IBM mainframe environment
- Ability to create, implement and manage repeatable processes and procedures
- Ability to leads teams through organizational change
- Involvement in a diverse range of activities, program areas, and/or positions that have provided you with a greater understanding and appreciation for the broader perspective of the department/enterprise
More information can be found in the duty statement. The position has a monthly salary range of $8,591 to $11,512, and the application deadline is Aug. 11.
