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The California State Treasurer’s Office and the California Health and Human Services Agency are both recruiting for executive-level technology expertise.
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“Zach’s promotion to area vice president comes at a pivotal time as we continue expanding our AI-native cybersecurity capabilities across the government,” said James Yeager, Abnormal's vice president for public sector.
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DOJ is seeking a project director, and the Employment Development Department is recruiting for a programmer analyst.
“I collaborate with all levels of state executives and Verizon cross-functional teams to position solutions and influence positive outcomes that support state of California goals and strategic direction,” Hogan told Industry Insider — California.
“In an era where local governments are being asked to do more with less, investment-based budgeting offers a sustainable path forward. It replaces the traditional lose-lose scenario with informed, strategic decision-making — ensuring that IT continues to drive innovation, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery,” writes gov tech veteran Steve Monaghan.
Recruitments are underway in the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, the Franchise Tax Board and the California Department of Aging.
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It behooves vendors to explore the California Department of General Services' incentives for small businesses and those owned by or working with disabled veterans. Some bidders may qualify for both incentives, notes Ricardo Martinez.
The company has a multidecade history serving technology and the public sector worldwide — but its California journey is just heating up with a quick series of notable hires from state government and the vendors serving it.
This week’s approval by the Board of Supervisors completes a realignment of IT and General Services, with the goal of streamlining and focusing the county’s work in technology. Raymond T. Hunter was named director of General Services as part of the realignment.
The Employment Development Department is seeking a division chief, and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is seeking a bureau chief. Both roles are Career Executive Assignments.
The application deadline for the April 30 event is 8 a.m. Monday. The invitation-only event — billed as “strictly for market research” — won’t necessarily lead to a procurement.
The department is seeking bids for a Records Management System, body-worn cameras, a Digital Evidence Management System and a Real-Time Crime Center. The contract would run five years with an option for a five-year extension.
The government veteran, who's held the role on an interim basis since December, succeeds Steve Monaghan, his award-winning predecessor.
The satellites will be funded using $100 million from the state’s cap-and-trade program, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Planet Labs owns the satellites, and the state will share the information for research and educational purposes.
These developments present opportunities for vendors specializing in transportation technology, infrastructure resilience and safety solutions.
Last year's five largest buys totaled more than the $31.3 million spend on the corresponding buys in 2023. In-car video cameras were the most expensive buys both years.
While city councilmembers said the new cameras would protect the public, several residents argued against specific camera locations and posed concerns that the federal government might try to use camera data to crack down on protestors, immigrants or others.
The annual event, open to the public sector and private sponsors, will feature a wide range of California IT leaders from the departments of Employment Development, Technology, Food and Agriculture and elsewhere.
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