Information Management Section Manager

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 9,400 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board seeks an Information Management Section Manager to lead a team of data analysts, data engineers, and other technical staff. You will oversee reports, dashboards, pipelines, and analytics项目 across the SDLC to enable data-driven decisions in tax programs.

You will collaborate with internal customers to define requirements, prioritize work, and align workload with strategic goals while guiding analytics methodologies, data quality, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data analysts and data engineers developing analytical products.
• Experience leading reports, dashboards, and visualizations using modern tools.
• Experience testing, debugging, validation, and quality-control for analytics products.
• Experience integrating analytic outputs into software applications or enterprise systems.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication of complex analytics to varied audiences.
• Experience mentoring staff and supporting professional development.
• Knowledge of Python and SQL, coding standards, and version control.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and change control.
• Strong analytical thinking with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with high quality.
• Commitment to adopting modern analytics tools and improving workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization of the department's data environments.
• Manage development of reports, datasets, models, dashboards, and pipelines.
• Provide direction on analytic methodologies and data quality.
• Collaborate with internal customers to define requirements and priorities.
• Coordinate integration of analytic outputs into enterprise systems.

Skills

Data analytics leadership

Data visualization

Python

SQL

Data governance

Version control

Cloud platforms

Communication

Mentoring staff

Project management

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program.

http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

The Information Management Bureau (IMB) is seeking a talented Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) to lead and support the modernization of the department's data environments and contribute to activities across the system development life cycle (SDLC). We are looking for a self-motivated individual who enjoys learning, innovative problem-solving, and collaborating with others to help deliver high-quality data solutions that support critical statewide services.

The ITM I for the Data Analytics & Visualization Section serves as the technical and managerial lead for a team of data analysts, data engineers, and other technical staff who support department-wide analytical needs. This position is responsible for managing the development of reports, analytic datasets, statistical models, dashboards, automated reporting pipelines, and technical documentation that enable data-driven decision-making across tax programs and operational units. The Information Management Section Manager provides direction on analytic methodologies, coding standards, data quality, and project management to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable insights.

Additionally, this position collaborates with internal customers to define analytic requirements, prioritize incoming requests, and align workload with strategic goals. The position supports development and maintenance of the department's analytical infrastructure by contributing to software development projects, facilitating adoption of modern tools, and coordinating integration of analytic outputs into enterprise systems.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00465).

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531770

Position #(s): 564-267-1405-XXX

Working Title: Information Management Section Manager

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

$9,387.00 - $12,579.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience leading data analysts, data engineers, and other technical staff who develop analytical products, data reports, and visualizations
• Experience leading design, development, and support for data reports, dashboards, and visualizations using modern data visualization technologies and best practices
• Experience leading testing, debugging, validation, and quality-control processes for reporting and analytic products to ensure accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility
• Experience collaborating with information technology teams to integrate analytic outputs into software applications, enterprise systems, or cloud platforms
• Experience prioritizing competing priorities, manage deadlines, and align staff resources with organizational objectives
• Experience communicating complex analytical concepts, methodologies, and findings to audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding
• Experience mentoring staff, providing constructive feedback, and supporting professional development in a technical or analytical environment
• Knowledge of Python, Structured Query Language, coding standards, peer review practices, and version control workflows
• Knowledge of data governance principles, including documentation standards, metadata management, and change-control processes
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate options, and recommend actionable solutions
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with program partners, stakeholders, and executive leadership
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards
• Commitment to continuous improvement, including adoption of modern analytics tools, optimization of workflows, and advancement of team capabilities

Contact Information

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact: Classification & Hiring Unit

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Hiring Unit Contact: Jason Sanchez / IT Workforce

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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.

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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026