Solution Architect

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!

About this role:


The Solution Architect will support the solution planning, design and implementation of the CalHHS Statewide Verification capability. This includes the foundation technology and infrastructure necessary for cross-program data services necessary to support CalHHS program verifications, verification data sharing. Program verification information is a key contributor to the CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan concept of a Future Data and Digital Ecosystem, necessary to provide person-centered, coordinated care. The verification capability will contribute to the ecosystem goals for coordinated care and satisfy the business need for the transactional processing of benefit/program eligibility performed by California counties.

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

Working Conditions


PLP:

On July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position's associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Telework :

This position is currently eligible for one telework day per-week and is required to report in-person a minimum of four days per week . The amount of telework is at the discretion of the OTSI and is subject to operational needs.

Reporting Location:

Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The OTSI office location for this position is: 2870 Gateway Oaks Sacramento, CA 95833

Travel reimbursement considerations take into account an employee's home address and designated reporting location and are subject to applicable policies, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions.


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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-535381


Position #(s):
791-711-1414-001

Working Title:
Solution Architect


Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A
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
Visit our website: Office of Technology and Solutions Integration | Home page

The CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan provides more information about us including our strategic goals and priorities.


Special Requirements
Simple Application Steps:

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the Information Technology Specialist II Classification CalHR . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
• Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking "Apply Now" above. See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

Once you have applied, take the Examination .

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: 11/5/2026
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:


California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration
N/A
Attn: JC 535381
2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150


Sacramento , CA 95833


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


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


California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration
N/A
JC 535381
2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150


Sacramento , CA 95833
Monday - Friday
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.
• Other - A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions below.

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:
1. Extensive experience implementing, administering, managing PaaS solutions
2. Solution architect, integrator, open source experience, and understanding of common integrated data management platforms and technologies.
3. Experience establishing cloud solutions that enable shared services.
4. Cloud architecture environments
5. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to accelerate operations and service delivery.


Benefits
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


Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Celia Ramirez
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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:
Nicole Antonopoulos, EEO Officer
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Conflict of Interest (Form 700)


This position is responsible for the making, participating in the making, or influenc ing the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests . As a result, this position is subject to the California Health and Human Services Agency ( CalHHS ) Conflict of Interest Code. The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests ( Form 700 ) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.


Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions


When responding to the supplemental questionnaire, applicants must follow these below instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification from this exam/hiring process.:

• Responses must be typewritten on 8 1/2" x 11" paper using font no smaller than size 11 and no longer than 2 pages.
• Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise.
• Responses to the questions should be easily identified (e.g. by numbering the response to the corresponding question, or repeating the prompt in response).

1. What skills and experiences do you possess that best aligns with the duty statement for this position? Please select and describe your most profound experience(s) that prove to the reader your ability to satisfy the needs of this position with the highest of quality.
2. What design principles, architecture patterns, best practices, and/or technical frameworks do you consider and include when designing a technical solution that must horizontally scale to accommodate various business needs that present themselves over time? What solution foundation components do you consider to be essential to accommodate the solutions elasticity?

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.