IT Director (QA)

Job Description and Duties

IT Manager I – Quality Assurance (QA) Policy

State Fund is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager I (QA Policy) to lead our Quality Assurance function—an essential part of delivering reliable, high-performing technology solutions that support California employers and employees.

About the Role

The IT Manager I oversees the QA Policy team responsible for ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability across applications, components, and system interfaces. This role partners closely with Development, DevOps, Data Management, Network Operations, offshoring partners, and consultants to drive automation, manage testing activities, and strengthen enterprise quality practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the QA Policy team and guide statewide QA practices and methodologies.
• Oversee the implementation of automation, including employee training and system/application testing.
• Ensure QA alignment with organizational priorities, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on testing readiness, system reliability, and process improvements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and strategic recommendations to strengthen overall product quality and customer experience.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a team through modernization and automation transitions.
• Experience with quality assurance methodologies, software engineering practices, and cross-functional IT collaboration.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to drive clarity, consistency, and high-quality outcomes.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and influence enterprise-level decisions.

Why Join State Fund?

You’ll play a critical role in strengthening the reliability and performance of State Fund’s technology solutions—including systems used across the organization. Your leadership directly enhances how we serve employers, employees, and partners statewide.

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Working Conditions

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 The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and/or statement of qualifications if required. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

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

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

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.