Product Specialist

State Compensation Insurance Fund; California (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State Compensation Insurance Fund in Solano County seeks a Product Specialist to lead mission-critical digital initiatives, modernizing core insurance systems and workflows across California.

You will translate complex workers’ comp and P&C processes into seamless digital experiences, guiding roadmap decisions, data integration, and customer-first solutions.

Join a collaborative product team with a focus on impact, autonomy, and a strong commitment to public service and innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or digital initiatives within insurance or financial tech.
• Ability to translate complex processes into digital solutions.
• Strong collaboration with business owners and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement a high-touch support model for all product changes within your assigned portfolio.
• Create and maintain product road maps and backlogs in coordination and close collaboration with business owners.
• Conduct release readiness checkpoints.
• Perform product data analysis.

Skills

Product management

Digital transformation

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531756

Position #(s): 402-502-1402-XXX

Working Title: Product Specialist

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Solano County

Telework: Telework

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance.

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

Job Description And Duties

Are you ready to shape the future of mission-driven insurance technology? Lead high-impact digital initiatives that directly modernize core systems and streamline workflows for thousands of users across California.

Can you turn complex insurance workflows into seamless digital experiences? Bring your expertise in workers' compensation, P&C, or complex fintech to solve real operational challenges and drive meaningful digital transformation.

Ready to lead with clarity, autonomy, and strategic impact? Join a collaborative product team where your roadmap decisions directly drive modernization, data integration, and customer‑first solutions.

In This Role, The Incumbent Will:

• Implement a high-touch support model for all product changes within your assigned portfolio
• Create and maintain product road maps and backlogs in coordination and close and consistent collaboration with Business owners.
• Conduct release readiness checkpoints
• Perform product data analysis

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

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.