MANAGER II

State of California; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

California Lottery is seeking a Culture and Talent Management Branch Chief to provide strategic leadership over enterprise-wide engagement, culture, and talent initiatives. The role focuses on succession planning, training, and high-impact HR programs to drive organizational excellence.

You will report to HR leadership, work from Sacramento with hybrid telework options, and influence policy across the enterprise. A Manager II exam is required to qualify for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-wide talent management programs.
• Proven ability to shape organizational culture and improve engagement.
• Experience in succession planning and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial direction over employee engagement and culture.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead change management and training programs for staff.

Skills

Employee engagement

Organizational culture

Change management

Training and development

Talent acquisition

Education

Manager II exam

Job description

Job Posting:Culture and Talent Management Branch Chief

CA State Lottery

JC-533526 - Culture and Talent Management Branch Chief MANAGER II

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 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: 10/9/2026

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

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in Human Resources? If you enjoy a career helping others and are interested in providing exceptional human resource services, then this may be the position for you!

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Human Resources Division (HRD), Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), the Culture and Talent Management Branch Chief will provide managerial direction and policy guidance over enterprise-wide employee engagement and organization culture, workforce and succession planning, change management, training and employee development, and talent acquisition programs.

This position requires a current Manager II exam. If you need to take the exam or if your list eligibility has expired, you must obtain the exam.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento location and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200.

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team


• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace


• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation


• Recognize individual and team contributions


• Support the importance of work‑life balance


• Invest in the professional development of our team members


• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678).

The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under \"Minimum Requirements\". It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!

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

Working Conditions

a. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with some flexibility depending on operational needs. This position may be required to be reachable outside of normal business hours.

b. Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MANAGER II

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. We believe in California For All.

In fiscal year 2024-25, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $1.9 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers® games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and SuperLotto Plus® and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot®.

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

If you are basing your eligibility on education, ( http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx ), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide talent management strategies aligned with organizational goals


• Experience leading initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement


• Experience in talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, career development, workforce and succession planning


• Experience with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)


• Strong knowledge of change management


• Experience establishing competency models, career pathways and talent assessment frameworks


• Ability to use workforce data, metrics, surveys, and analytics to identify trends, measure results and make strategic recommendations


• Experience developing and/or conducting trainings


• Experience advising executives and senior leaders


• Knowledge of current recruitment trends

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

Contact Information

Department Website: http://www.calottery.com

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources JC 533526
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

EEO Contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Statement of Qualifications

Please include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your application for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ or that do not follow the instructions will not be considered. Responses should be no longer than three pages, single-spaced, using Arial 12-point font.

Your SOQ responses must address the following questions numbered in the order presented:

• 1. Describe your experince fostering a high-performing, inclusive, collaborative, and employee-centered oganizational cutlure.


• 2. Describe your experience with current recruitment trends.


• 3. Describe your experiencwith workforce and succession planning.


• 4. Describe your experience managing change that impacted an organization.


• 5. Describe your experience training and developing workforce.

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 workplace. 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.