Senior Attorney

Why Join California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)? At OTSI, your work directly improves the health and well‑being of Californians. We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high‑impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide. We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value. Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve. If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens! Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the incumbent performs difficult and complex assignments, exercising independent legal judgment. The incumbent provides legal counsel on a broad range of issues to OTSI staff, managers, and executives, and specializes in data privacy (including protection of health information), open government, public contracting law, and state and federal government procurement law relating to information technology (IT). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. OTSI is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team: Ongoing professional development and engagement opportunities. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Free Parking! Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as: Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Holidays and vacation/leave Defined retirement program Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457) Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ATTORNEY III Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of data privacy laws, health information privacy, research compliance regulations and the laws governing the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects. Familiarity with open government laws and public records requirements. Experience with IT procurement, government contracting, or technology law. Experience advising public sector organizations or working with multi‑agency initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr