Technical Architect - Hybrid Option

California Department of Aging; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Aging is seeking an IT Specialist II (Technical Architect) to join the Applications Development and Database Administration Branch in a hybrid role based in Sacramento County. The ITS II will coordinate between solution vendors and CDA teams, supporting system changes, upgrades, and issue resolution.

You will lead IT project management and software engineering efforts across CDA programs, with duties spanning technical liaison work and cross-domain collaboration to

Responsibilities

• Provide product management and technical support to CDA Programs on system changes, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Lead IT project management and software engineering activities within the Applications Development and Database Administration Branch.
• Serve as liaison between solution vendors and CDA technical and non-technical staff.

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.

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-531044

Position #(s): 797-920-1414-005

Working Title: Technical Architect - Hybrid Option

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Salary Range: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December - 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To Learn More About CDA, Visit:

https://www.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit:

https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit:

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

About This Role

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I, within the Application development and Database Administration Branch, the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) is CDA’s Technical Architect who will be the liaison between solution vendors and CDA technical and non-technical staff. The ITS II will be providing product management and technical support to the CDA Programs on system changes, upgrades, and issue resolution. The duties for this position are focused on IT Project Management, and Software Engineering domain; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process ( 3 Steps To A State Job ) . Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search .

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at [e-mail] .

For more information about IT Classifications you can visit: IT Classification Mapping .

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

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.


• Resume is required and must be included.


• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included with your application. Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for specific requirements.

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.