Senior Product Analyst

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Position Details Job Code # JC-529062 Position # 358-523-1414-XXX Working Title Senior Product Analyst Classification INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Salary Range $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 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. We believe in California For All. In fiscal year 2024-25, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $1.9 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers® games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and SuperLotto Plus® and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot®. Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) Web & Mobile Services (WMS) Manager (Information Technology Manager I), the Senior Product Analyst serves as a lead for the California State Lottery’s (Lottery) public website and related digital technology initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for strategic planning, governance, administration, and continuous improvement of the website to ensure that technology solutions effectively support business operations, digital service delivery, accessibility, security, and organizational objectives. The incumbent collaborates with business partners and technical teams to define business and technical requirements, manage product roadmaps, oversee product performance, and support the successful planning and delivery of technology initiatives. Additionally, the Senior Product Analyst leads the evaluation of current and emerging technology solutions, conducts market research, develops business and technical requirements, supports technology procurements and vendor engagements, and recommends technology solutions that align with Lottery’s strategic goals and enterprise architecture. The duties for this position are focused in the Business Technology Management and IT Project Management domains; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed. This position requires a current Information Technology Specialist II exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility. This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California. Why choose the California State Lottery? When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. People Are Drawn To the Lottery Because We: Are an energetic, creative, and talented team Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation Recognize individual and team contributions Support the importance of work-life balance Invest in the professional development of our team members Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint May consider a Training & Development assignment. This assignment may be extended and has the potential to become permanent. The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense. The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. If you are basing your eligibility on education, ( ), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Deadline Final Filing Date: 9/4/2026 Eligibility and Pre-Qualification 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. Required Application Package Documents 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. Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Lottery