INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

California State Controller's Office; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Controller's Office in Sacramento is seeking a Business Analyst (Information Technology Associate) to support the California State Payroll System project within the Personnel/Payroll Services Division. Hybrid work arrangement available.

The role focuses on business process analysis, data cleansing, interface testing, data mapping, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll processing for state employees.

Qualifications

• Take the required examination Information Technology Associate Examination.

Responsibilities

• Support data cleansing and data migration to the new payroll solution.
• Analyze system reports and interfaces; document gaps and improvements.
• Develop and execute user acceptance test plans and scripts.
• Participate in business process reviews and workshops; update SCO policies.
• Assess operations structure for transition and future state.
• Identify and track post-production incidents.
• Support requirements analysis for MOUs or legislative needs during and after implementation.

Job description

Work Location

Sacramento County

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532562

Position #(s): 051-221-1401-XXX

Working Title

Business Analyst

Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

Salary

$4,935.00 - $6,614.00 A

$5,424.00 - $7,270.00 B

$5,930.00 - $7,947.00 C

$6,521.00 - $8,740.00 D

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

# of Positions

1

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

Personnel/Payroll Services Division

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

The Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD) of the California State Controller’s Office is responsible for ensuring that more than 290,000 state employees are paid accurately and on time. This division manages complex payroll systems, processes employee benefits, and handles a wide range of personnel transactions. By joining this team, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering essential services that directly affect the livelihoods of state workers across California.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction provided by the Supervisor II, Business Analysis and Reporting Section, Program Management and Analysis Bureau, of the Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD), the incumbent will assist with a wide variety of analytical activities in support of the California State Payroll System (CSPS) project. The incumbent will support business process analysis and improvement, data cleansing, interface testing, data mapping, problem resolution, legislative analysis, and consultation.

Duties Performed:

• Support data cleansing efforts by providing subject matter expertise, consulting on best practices, and performing data cleansing as required. Assist in identifying legacy data to be converted, reviewing data transformation mapping rules, and reviewing data load results to ensure accurate data migration to the new payroll solution.
• Assist in analyzing system reports and interfaces to ensure all required reports and interfaces are documented, addressing any gaps and identifying opportunities for business process improvement. Assist in report and interface testing activities with impacted stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise on the development and execution of interface test cases.
• Contribute to the development of user acceptance test plans and support the identification, creation, and execution of user acceptance test scripts.
• Participate in project business process review sessions, and design and development workshops to prepare for future maintenance and operational responsibilities. Identify changes to current business processes as the State Controller’s Office (SCO) transitions from the legacy payroll system to the new solution. Update SCO policies and procedures to reflect those changes.
• Participate in assessing the current operations structure to determine resource organization for both the transition period and future state operations.
• Contribute to identifying, tracking, and resolving post-production incidents.
• Support requirements analysis for new Memorandum of Understanding or legislative requirements introduced during the project and continue this analysis during production operations.

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

Special Requirements

Take the required examination here: Information Technology Associate Examination

Who May Apply

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date

10/1/2026

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.