Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst and Change Control Support

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-advertisement that had Final Filing Dates of 5/28/26. If you have already applied, please do not re-apply, your application may still be considered.

This advertisement is posted as until filled. The job posting will remain open, and applications will be reviewed every Friday. To be considered for this position:

• You must submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the DMHC SOQ Template

• You must complete the STD-678 Online (or Mail In) Application in its entirety.

• You must complete the IT Associate online examination

• You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

For more information on how to apply, visit the DMHC’s Office of Technology & Innovation Career Center!

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Chief, Project Management Office (Information Technology Manager I), the Information Technology Business Analyst and Change Control Support will be responsible for gathering, reviewing, and documenting requirements for technical IT systems projects, including Enterprise Software Applications, Business Intelligence, and Enterprise Infrastructure.

The Information Technology Business Analyst and Change Control Support shall assess the suitability of information systems in terms of their intended outcomes and liaise with end users, software vendors and software developers and IT infrastructure team members in order to achieve these outcomes. The Information Technology Business Analyst and Change Control Support uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology and may serve as a change agent who identifies the organizational improvements needed, design systems to implement those changes, and assist with training and motivating others to use the systems.The incumbent supports system testing, issue and action item management, and change management. Additional responsibilities include business analysis, requirements documentation, business process improvement, documentation of user guides and other artifacts that ensure OTI projects are successfully executed within best practices, and supporting the IT Change control functions which include but are not limited to supporting the change control lifecycle, tracking the priority and progress of projects and other requests to OTI, change intake, and implementation of changes in the production environment. 

JOIN US ON OUR MISSION!

Your work supports the mission of the DMHC to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system for more than 30.2 million Californians.

ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

Applicants must successfully complete an online examination and be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)

The SOQ is used to evaluate applicants for potential interview and is critical to the hiring process. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, you may be invited for an interview. The SOQ consists of questions that must specifically be addressed and submitted with an application using the provided SOQ Template. Resumes and cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Failure to submit a completed SOQ Template disqualifies an applicant from hiring consideration.

Download the SOQ Template

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The DMHC has locations in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. Both locations are located close to light-rail with various amenities. The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled cubicle and/or office environment with artificial lighting.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework. The telework schedule is permitted at the operational needs of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with the State Telework Policy and the DMHC’s Telework Policy. All employees who telework are required to be California residents and maintain California residency in accordance with Government Code 14200.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school transcripts or college/university transcript(s).

Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

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. Experience using Microsoft Suite of products including and not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint.

1. Experience conducting Business Analysis within Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid software development methodologies for IT projects.

1. Experience working in IT projects with internal customers, various technology teams, vendors, consultants, senior management, executives, other departments, and 3rd party project stakeholders.

1. Experience using Jira and Confluence or equivalent tools for IT projects.

1. Experience with creating documentation for IT projects, including and not limited to Business Process Documents, Business Requirement Documents, Requirements Traceability Matrices, and Technical Requirement Documents.

1. Experience with assisting in, creating, and managing epics, user stories, and backlog of requirements for IT projects.

1. Experience in supporting the IT change control lifecycle, including and not limited to facilitating the intake and prioritization of IT changes and projects, tracking and reporting the priority and progress of IT changes and projects, and tracking and facilitating the implementation of IT projects and changes in the production environment.

Benefits

For information on benefits, please visit the Benefit Summary page on the CalHR website

Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement: 

Effective 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 receive 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.

Additional Application Instructions

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.

Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please notate RPA:26-048 and Job Control: JC-518137 on your application.

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for the Information Technology Associate is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a MANDATORY requirement to apply for this position. The SOQ will answer specific questions and provide insight to the hiring manager regarding the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills to meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position.

  Please see section labeled Statement of Qualifications Instructions for further direction .