INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
- State of California Office of the Controller
- Hybrid
- $6,513 - $10,537 monthly
Job Description
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
- Serve as a contributing IT Solutions administrator for implemented IT solutions, managing access and requested changes. Attend various project meetings, review project activity and status for potential update content. In collaboration with peers work to design, develop, test, and deploy updated content, functionality, and automation for implemented IT solutions.
- Perform software quality assurance and quality control on implemented solutions. Perform required upgrades; capacity validation and maintenance, ensure solution licenses are maintained, user roles are identified and security roles assigned appropriately.
- Develop, maintain, review, and present usage reports to inform project management of the performance of the various IT solutions in their effectiveness. Recommend and/or make changes to improve IT solutions. Perform CSPS support activities to assist the Workstream Chiefs as needed.
- Assists in developing implementation plans for recommended IT Solutions and comply with established Project Change Control, Requirements Management, and other CSPS Plans. Works with CSPS Project Team members to design, configure, test and implement IT solutions that support and align with the CSPS Project strategies.
- Develop training materials for CSPS Project IT Solutions and provide training for existing and new project staff. Incorporate IT solution processes with existing project processes.
- The current IT catalogue includes, but is not limited to Microsoft SharePoint; IBM Rational DOORS (a requirements management cloud based solution); and a Client Relationship Management (CRM) solution.
- Acts as a main contributor to implement website design changes to ensure effective communication for CSPS Project Stakeholders. Ensure the website is current and maintained throughout the CSPS Project lifecycle. Ensure website design adheres to the SCO Public Website Content Management Group policies.
- Perform technical analysis of proposed technology solutions with market research, risk assessments and assess the CSPS Project to validate business needs to identify and recommend additional IT software solutions. Perform cost analysis, develop solution requirements and work with the CSPS Contract and Procurement Manager on subsequent procurements required. Ensure compliance with SCO Enterprise Architecture policies. Review IT Solution technical documents to interpret specifications, system implementations, capabilities, interdependencies, and compatibilities.
As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, the Controller’s office is responsible for the accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. The Controller independently audits government agencies that spend state funds and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. The Controller also safeguards many types of property until claimed by the rightful owners. The Controller serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority affecting policies ranging from land management, affordable housing, and alternative transportation to crime victim compensation and health and educational facilities. They are a member of numerous financing authorities, fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. They also serve on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds. The Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.