INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Job summary

Department of Health Care Services in California seeks a MEDS Lead Technical Specialist / Information Technology Specialist III to architect complex MEDS changes within the Medi-Cal Eligibility Data System (MEDS) and supervise technical solutions from specifications to implementation.

The role requires collaboration with analysts, testers, and external partners to ensure quality and alignment with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in developing and maintaining complex legacy mainframe applications.
• Expertise in Systems Architecture & Technical Leadership.
• Proficiency in SDLC & AGILE methodologies.
• Strong skills in analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop or modify system code to meet organizational needs.
• Coordinate with downstream systems and external partners for seamless integration.
• Validate requirements with analysts and customers and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Legacy mainframes

Systems architecture

SDLC & AGILE

Requirements analysis

Security best practices

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tech modernization

Tools

Mainframe tooling

Job description

MEDS Lead Technical Specialist / Information Technology Specialist III

Department of Health Care Services

JC-534472 – MEDS Lead Technical Specialist / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026

Description and Duties

Under administrative direction of the Information Technology Manager II (Branch Chief) within the Eligibility Applications and Support Branch, the Information Systems Technology Specialist III (ITS III) serves as a systems architect and technical expert for implementing complex system changes in Medi-Cal Eligibility Data System (MEDS) as part of the H.R.1 system enhancements and maintenance efforts. This role is essential to ensure technical solutions are aligned with business needs and are successfully implemented. The ITS III will analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and develop or modify system code accordingly. A key responsibility includes identifying and assessing impacts to downstream systems and external partners and coordinating with those partners to facilitate seamless integration and implementation of changes. The ITS III will work closely with analysts and customers to validate requirements and with testing team members to verify that developed solutions meet quality standards and functional expectations. This role also involves conducting in-depth technical research and analysis to resolve complex system issues and align with enterprise architecture and standards.

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Working Conditions and Telework

Telework: Hybrid. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS' Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 - 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Reporting location: 1500 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Positions and Job Type

# of Positions: Multiple

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Benefits and Perks

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in developing and maintaining complex legacy mainframe applications.
• Expertise in Systems Architecture & Technical Leadership
• Proficiency in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & AGILE Methodologies
• Strong skills in analyzing business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and developing or modifying system code to meet organizational needs.
• Operational Security Best Practices
• Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Complex Problem Solving & Technical Research
• Teamwork & Positive Change Management
• Adaptation & Modernization of Technology

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contact Information

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

Recruitment support: [e-mail]

Reasonable Accommodations: Please direct requests 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.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice).

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.