C. E. A. JC-532693

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) invites applications for the role of Chief, Division of Infectious Disease Data Systems (DIDDS) in Sacramento. This Career Executive Assignment leads CID data system development, modernization, and analytics with cross‑functional coordination across CDPH ITSD and external partners.

The successful candidate will shape strategy, oversee teams responsible for CID data systems, and ensure policy alignment with public health mandates while guiding

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

California’s population is the most diverse in the world, including immigrants from sixty countries with over 200 languages spoken or read in the State. CDPH is a state department comprised of over 200 programs and 4000 staff who seek to improve the health and well-being of all Californians.

CDPH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment to create an environment that is welcoming to all individuals. 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.

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• You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specifications C.E.A, A.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing leadership and strategic direction for the development, modernization, reporting, and analytics of data systems within the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) and the Division of Infectious Disease Data Systems (DIDDS).

The CEA serves as the Chief of the DIDDS, providing strategic leadership of the planning, management, and oversight of teams responsible for the development and operation of CID data systems. This role facilitates cross-functional collaboration between the CID, the CDPH Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), and internal and external workgroups to ensure alignment with departmental priorities and statewide data modernization efforts. The CEA actively contributes to, and coordinates as appropriate, the formulation and implementation of policies and legislation related to CID data systems, ensuring consistency with public health mandates and statutory requirements.

The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director, CID

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

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532693

Position #(s): 580-410-7500-002

Working Title Chief, Division of Infectious Disease Data Systems Classification C. E. A.

$10,349.00 – $16,383.00 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 TypeCareer Executive Assignment – Non Tenured, Full Time