INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 9,500 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration seeks an Enterprise Data Architect IT Specialist III to lead design, governance, and integration of the department’s complex data systems. You will coordinate with architecture teams, program partners, and stakeholders to deliver secure, standards-aligned data solutions.

Responsibilities include metadata, lineage management, data quality, and mentoring staff while ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Mastery of enterprise data architecture practices and governance.
• Applied expertise in data integration, BI and data lakes.
• Experience leading data governance programs and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct design, development and governance of enterprise data systems.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
• Lead metadata, lineage, data quality and access controls initiatives.

Skills

Data architecture

Data governance

Cloud data platforms

BI / Analytics

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Snowflake

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

JC-530492 -

JC-530492 - Enterprise Data Architect INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$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: 9/18/2026

Job Description and Duties

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to NewOpportunities video

Under administrative direction of the Information Technology Manager II, the Information Technology Specialist III (IT Specialist III), serves as the Enterprise Data Architect, overseeing and directing the design, development, and governance of the department’s most complex and diverse enterprise data systems. The IT Specialist III must coordinate with the Enterprise Application Architect, other teams within the Technology Services Division (TSD), California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) executives, program area partners, and additional stakeholders to deliver solutions that support CDTFA projects and mission-critical applications. In this capacity, the IT Specialist III provides master-level technical and governance leadership, ensuring the enterprise data architecture, data management practices, and data governance standards are consistently implemented, secure, and aligned with organizational objectives. The IT Specialist III leads the integration of data governance principles, such as metadata and lineage management, data quality, stewardship, and access controls, into enterprise solutions and communicates this impact effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. The IT Specialist III understands and effectively conveys project and task objectives while coordinating, facilitating, and directing work activities to ensure services are delivered professionally, responsibly, and within deadlines to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-527954. If you previously applied under JC-527954 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-530492 in order to be considered.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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

Working Conditions

• Position may be located in a high-rise building.
• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Telework is partially available.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

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

Multiple

United States

Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU ).

#LI-Remote

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Mastery of enterprise data architecture practices, including modeling, metadata, lineage, and integration techniques.
• Applied expertise in data integration, high availability data services, cloud-based data technologies.
• Strong skills in analytics, Business Intelligence (BI)I, data lakes, data warehousing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with cloud data platforms, such as Snowflake, and relational database management systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience leading data governance programs, standards, and related policy development.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor team members of varying skill levels, participate in cross‑functional teams and guide complex technical projects.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. In addition, some offices may offer:

• Nearby (third‑party) parking.
• Located near downtown, major freeway access.

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

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

Contact Information

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

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Christopher Anderson

[phone]

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.

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