INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

State of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) is seeking an Analytics Enablement Lead to join the CalData team. You will lead cross‑department programs, provide technical guidance, and move agencies from manual processes to automated, self‑serve data systems.

You’ll build BI solutions, write playbooks, coach agency teams on data governance, and help set up program metrics while integrating AI-assisted analytics features into dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Scale enablement: Lead the technical expansion of BI and analytics accelerator programs statewide.
• Modernize & coach: Automate manual reporting workflows and train agency teams on data governance and modern BI tools.
• Evaluate & prototype: Build proof-of-concept dashboards and evaluate new BI and AI-assisted analytics tools.
• Enable smart features: Integrate advanced analytics features into dashboards and update training resources.
• Define & evaluate: Translate policy goals into measurable metrics and build evaluation frameworks.
• Audit & refine: Audit models for bias and performance with feedback loops to improve services.
• Advise & scope: Counsel state leadership on complex data challenges and scope new project requests.
• Partner & document: Collaborate with department partners to diagnose issues and author project charters and plans.

Education

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Job description

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2026

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

The Office of Data and Innovation is looking for an Analytics Enablement Lead to join our CalData team. As the Analytics Enablement Lead, you are a senior technical expert who helps California state agencies build up their business intelligence (BI) and analytics capabilities.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Advanced Analytics and Evaluation, you will lead cross-departmental programs like our Analytics Accelerator, while providing technical guidance and analytics support on the Data Science Accelerator and new projects. You will work directly with state teams to help them move off manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes and onto automated, self-serve data systems.

In this role, you will build BI solutions, write technical playbooks and guides, and coach department teams so they can manage their own data long-term. You will also help agencies set up program metrics, integrate modern BI features (including AI-assisted analytics tools), and step in to help state executives solve urgent, complex data problems.

What You’ll Do

• Scale enablement: Lead the technical expansion of BI and analytics accelerator programs statewide.


• Modernize & coach: Automate manual reporting workflows and train agency teams on data governance, playbooks, and modern BI tools.


• Evaluate & prototype: Build proof-of-concept dashboards and evaluate new BI and AI-assisted analytics tools.


• Enable smart features: Integrate advanced analytics features into dashboards and update training resources.


• Define & evaluate: Translate policy goals into measurable metrics and build frameworks to evaluate public programs.


• Audit & refine: Audit models for bias and performance while using feedback loops to continuously improve services.


• Advise & scope: Counsel state leadership on complex data challenges and scope new project requests.


• Partner & document: Collaborate with department partners to diagnose issues and author project charters and plans.

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

Working Conditions

ODI staff reside throughout California. The employee’s workstation is located in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and/or San Diego, CA. Travel to the Sacramento headquarters may be required as needed. This position provides telework opportunities in accordance with agency telework policies.

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Office of Data and Innovation helps deliver better services to the people of California through technology and design. In close partnership with our colleagues in other state departments, we reimagine and deliver more equitable and effective programs and products. We listen to Californians who use a program now or may do so tomorrow and hear about what they need. We build tools and products, create and enhance digital services, conduct research, identify data solutions and offer training. We are a cross-discipline staff with blended backgrounds in design, engineering, product, operations, data, research, policy and strategy. If you can imagine joining this growing, and inclusive team, please apply!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ODI

Diversity, equity, and inclusion help us deliver better government services to Californians. Fostering diversity inspires better ideas and more innovative thinking. Feeling included nurtures a shared sense of community. This drives us to take collective action on challenging problems. Prioritizing equity ensures we build solutions for people whose needs are often overlooked. We acknowledge our history and present of implicit and structural injustice, bias, and discrimination. We see, hear, and accept each other and the lived experiences we bring to our work. We support each other in learning and developing so we can help all Californians thrive. We understand this work is never done. That’s why we commit to constant improvement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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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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.