Information Technology Manager I

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) Director and Assistant Director, the Information Technology Manager I leads the implementation and operations of information technology solutions for the SFSD, including the Apportionment Application (AA) and the Standardized Account Code Structure System (SACS). The incumbent has overall management responsibilities for staff providing system development and general information technology (IT) services for the division which includes leading, planning, organizing, and coordinating activities as it relates to California K-12 public school funding and financial data.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Management & Technical Leadership - The incumbent is responsible for managing and providing technical leadership and support for division IT staff by providing guidance and direction necessary to successfully supply quality data processing services for SFSD's most critical, high-profile, and complex web, desktop, and server applications as it relates to California student and school data.

Application Development Management – Responsible for managing division IT staff who are responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and implementing SFSD’s most critical, high-profile, and complex web, desktop, and server applications as it relates to state funding calculations and local educational agency (LEA) financial data.

Systems Analysis, Design & Programming – The incumbent provides planning, direction, and guidance to division IT staff on the most complex projects. The incumbent ensures that staff meets Department development standards through the use of technical and business reviews.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

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:

Knowledge of: The principles of personnel management, supervision, and training; the organization's mission, policies, principles and practices; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, coordination of people and resources; principles and practices of organization, administration, personnel (recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations, negotiation, and personnel information systems), and budget management; organizational roles and responsibilities and the ability to tailor training appropriately; principles and practices of employee supervision, development, and training.

Ability to: Manage technical personnel; plan, administer, and monitor expenditures; assess, analyze, and identify information technology policy needs; establish cooperative relationships and gain support of key individuals to accomplish goals; plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of multi-disciplinary staff.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website: Benefits Summary

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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 -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point Arial font, and address the following:

  Please describe your skills and experience in leading information technology projects and teams.