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Covered California · 2 weeks ago

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$8,625/mo - $11,557/mo

Covered California is dedicated to improving the health of all Californians by ensuring access to affordable healthcare. They are seeking an experienced IT product and project leader to shape technology solutions that serve consumers statewide, leading advanced business analysis and product management.

Financial ServicesHealth CareMarketplace

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead advanced business analysis, process design, requirements gathering, cost and market analysis to drive clear, actionable product strategies and roadmaps

Own end-to-end product and project management—from developing product roadmaps and procurement documents (RFIs, RFPs, SOWs) to managing vendors, budgets, risks, and schedules across the full system development life cycle

Collaborate closely with business partners, technical teams, and UX designers, mentor staff, and provide high-level technical and strategic guidance on sensitive IT and product decisions

Qualification

Business Technology ManagementIT Project ManagementRequirements GatheringProcess DesignCost AnalysisVendor ManagementMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Required

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment

Applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility

If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification

To gain employment list eligibility, please Click Here to access the Information Technology Specialist II exam bulletin

The SOQ is a narrative document that demonstrates how your training and experience qualify you for this role

This position plans and leads IT projects and product development, develops and manages product roadmaps, produces procurement documents (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, IFBs, SOWs), performs cost/market analysis, manages change control and quality reviews, prioritizes product backlogs, and communicates with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership and external oversight bodies

Applications that do not follow these instructions may be disqualified

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

Final Filing Date: 1/13/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available)

SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

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 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

Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without a SOQ may not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ