C. E. A.

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

California Department of Justice seeks a Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) to coordinate statewide digital modernization, establish IT standards, and lead enterprise technology strategy. The role advises the CDO on AI procurement and oversees DOJ-wide digital initiatives, with hybrid work options and travel across major offices in California.

The incumbent will guide policy and strategy for technology investments, procurement, and modernization, coordinating with CIOs and General

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state government organization, legislature, and executive branches.
• Ability to plan and direct multidisciplinary staff and programs.
• Experience in policy formulation, program development, and evaluation.

Skills

Public administration

Policy development

Leadership

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Job Posting:Chief Digital Transformation Officer (C.E.A. B)

Department of Justice

JC-533726 -

JC-533726 - Chief Digital Transformation Officer (C.E.A. B)
C. E. A.

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This is a unique opportunity to help lead statewide digital modernization and innovative efforts for California’s premier law enforcement agency. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) to coordinate strategic planning, establish Information Technology (IT) standards throughout the department, provide enterprise-level leadership, determine priorities and develop a multi-year modernization roadmap. Additionally, this position would help DOJ make technology investments more strategically, analyze our current process for procurement and deployment of DOJ’s hardware, software, and other technology tools, and oversee the planning, implementation, communications rollout, and development of DOJ-wide digital modernization and innovation efforts.

The CDTO will serve as a strategy advisor to the CDO on the usage and advancement of innovative and transformative technology solutions, with a focus on ensuring DOJ has technology that advances its mission. In support of the CDO’s strategic IT-related priorities, the CDTO will coordinate DOJ-wide collaboration on technology implementation across DOJ’s legal and non-legal divisions.

The CDTO will also serve as the principal advisor to the CDO on artificial intelligence (AI) procurement and deployment strategy. In consultation with the DOJ General Counsel, the CDTO will coordinate responsible AI implementation and define AI procurement strategies to support innovation.

In helping develop policies and procedures that advance DOJ technology and support business operations, the CDTO will work in close partnership and collaboration with the California Justice Information Services Division Chief (who serves as the Department’s Chief Information Officer), the Chief Information Security Officer, and the General Counsel.

Hybrid work options may be available. While the position’s location is specified as statewide, the candidate selected for appointment can be headquartered in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno, or San Francisco. Regardless of the headquarter location, the candidate may be expected to travel to the Department’s main offices.

Please carefully read the following sections to apply for this position:

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

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Classification:

C. E. A. $13,472.00 - $18,201.00B
Please note the Department of Justice has the discretion to negotiate the salary listed on this bulletin depending on the selected candidate's background and qualifications.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Department of Justice, Directorate Division.

• This position is located in the Department of Justice, Directorate Division.
• Please visit the Attorney General's website for more information at https://oag.ca.gov / .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.

The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check will be required.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment,and ability to work cooperatively with others.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment,and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overallability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of theLegislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management;techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving;principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’sEqual Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrativepolicies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain theconfidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperativeworking relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches;analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute tothe department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in theformulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other governmentsettings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantialparticipation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provideprofessional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professionalskills that are required at this level.

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:

• Experience with advancing technology architecture plans to implement technology-driven services.
• Experience developing and implementing policies centered around business development and technology, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and/or information technology (IT) resources.
• Experience advancing data governance and AI literacy across an organization and promoting ethical and equitable use of data and AI.
• Experience coordinating resources and staffing needed to implement tasks across multiple parts of an organization.
• Experience guiding and influencing decisions related to strategic planning objectives, IT projects, and other organization matters.
• Experience working with state control agencies such as the California Department of Technology, Department of General Services, Department of Finance, and Legislative Analyst’s Office to resolve high-level administrative issues involving the Department’s IT modernization and AI needs.

Examination Information

The exam will consist of a Statement of Qualifications screening process. A departmental evaluation panel will review and score the Statements of Qualifications based on the Desirable Qualifications for the position, and the competitive nature of each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the ExaminationQualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared withthe performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstancesunder which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitorswill be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on yourApplication (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directedto the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Additional Application Filing Information

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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.