Strategic REAL ID Policy & Modernization Lead

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Motor Vehicles seeks a Career Executive Assignment – Project Director for REAL ID to lead statewide policy development, guide high‑visibility programs, and represent California in national conversations that impact millions of residents. This role blends public policy with innovation and intergovernmental collaboration.

As C.E.A. Project Director for REAL ID, you will oversee policy delivery, coordinate with the Governor’s Office and DHS, steer the Digital Experience

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide REAL ID policy development and present major recommendations to leadership.
• Advise on REAL ID and S2S, coordinating with Governor’s Office and DHS.
• Influence national REAL ID direction with DHS and federal partners.
• Oversee communications to ensure clear REAL ID information for stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership for the DXP Driver License and ID Modernization program.
• Align enterprise modernization with DMV priorities to support DXP.
• Represent DMV at AAMVA and lead internal REAL ID/S2S working groups.
• Make operational decisions, mitigate risks, and brief executives regularly.
• Deliver presentations shaping statewide strategy and decision-making.

Job description

The California Department of Motor Vehicles seeks a Career Executive Assignment – Project Director for REAL ID to lead statewide policy development, guide high‑visibility programs, and represent California in national conversations that impact millions of residents. This role blends public policy with innovation and intergovernmental collaboration.

As C.E.A. Project Director for REAL ID, you will oversee policy delivery, coordinate with the Governor’s Office and DHS, steer the Digital Experience