Information Technology Manager II

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), incumbents serve in an administrative management role in setting or influencing organizational information technology policy; interacting, fostering, and maintaining relationships with executive staff, key stakeholders, and business partners; formulating long-range information technology programs and objectives; and reviewing implementation and conformance of information technology programs with organizational policies and objectives.


The Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) serves as Chief of Digital Services and Delivery and is responsible for managing multiple technical disciplines, including software development, database administration, web and graphic design, project management, and business analysis. The incumbent provides managerial oversight of complex digital initiatives and ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, accessibility requirements, and statewide IT policies. The incumbent influences organizational information technology policy formulates long-range information technology programs and objectives and reviews the implementation and conformance of information technology programs to organizational policies and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work of multiple information technology programs or units.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-519189


Position #(s):
300-000-1406-XXX

Working Title:
Information Technology Manager II


Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II $11,388.00 - $13,842.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information
Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!


Department Website:


Special Requirements This position is located in Sacramento.


Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of two days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings. Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office work days has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.


In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.


Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/8/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Attn: Erika Gonzalez
915 L Street, Suite 1235


Sacramento , CA 95814


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Erika Gonzalez
915 L Street, Suite 1235


Sacramento , CA 95814
Human Resources Office is closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) daily.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


Required Application Package Documents


The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application - Submit a supplemental application of no more than two typewritten pages using 12-point font. Please provide examples in response to the following statements:
  
  
• Describe your experience managing application development teams. Include years of experience, the size of the team, the types of projects managed, and the results achieved.
• Describe a complex, high-impact technology product or service you successfully delivered under significant budget constraints. How did you ensure quality, meet business needs, and measure success?
• Describe a time you led or supported a major organizational or technology change. What was your role? How did you manage resistance, and what was the outcome?
• Describe your experience using technology frameworks, methodologies, or best practices (such as Agile, DevOps, ITIL, SDLC, cloud governance, or cybersecurity standards). How did you apply them to improve delivery or operations?

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of the State's budget and legislative process.

• Ability to pay attention to detail when reviewing staff work.

• Administrative experience in addressing personnel matters, reviewing and writing performance evaluations, and providing feedback for individual development plans (IDPs).

• 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.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of government.

• Ability to analyze, present ideas and information through effective verbal and written communication.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques in project management.

• Knowledge of the State's IT policies and practices, including project approval and oversight.

• 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.

• Experience with customer-centered design and service excellence.

Benefits
For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary


Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:

• Enhanced m edical, dental, and disability benefits
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
• Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance's website here .


Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Erika Gonzalez
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Enrique Parker
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Larissa Stockton
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.