Information Technology Manager II
Information Technology Manager II
Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: November 14, 2025
Who are we?
We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.
At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance transparency, accountability, and performance of government also improves the lives of Californians. The many people helping us achieve such a mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.
Why should you join us?
- You want to make a difference for Californians and future generations and make sure California government is effectively serving its people.
- You are highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and a strong communicator.
- You have a strong work ethic and thrive when working under pressure.
- You possess the ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve problems.
- You desire a monthly salary range of $11,388- $13,842 with a 5% pay differential as well as a longevity bonus.1
What will you do?
As the Information Technology Manager II, you will be responsible for the management and operations of the Information Technology (IT) services of the office. In addition, you will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the work of the IT unit and work collaboratively with customers and executive leadership to ensure services and systems are aligned with the overall goals and strategic direction of the office. In addition, you will manage the use of mission critical software and hardware technology and be responsible for the IT security and mitigate loss of services. You will demonstrate working knowledge of team leadership principles and practices and maintain regular and frequent communication with staff and customers. Specifically, you will:
- Develop plans to accomplish the office’s goals and objectives surrounding all services (including Cloud services) in accordance with organizational mission and strategic goals.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the information technology services unit including directing and guiding staff who support application design and implementation, network/server administration, and user support.
- Initiate and manage IT-related contracts, develop scopes of work for contract requests, serves as liaison with contractors.
- Respond to all executive-level IT requests and provide status/escalates appropriate issues/risks to the executive level.
- Develops and implements all IT goals and strategies for the office.
- Stays current with industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Acts as a project manager to ensure the successful completion of IT projects.
- Fosters positive and collaborative relationships with other units within the office.
Who are you?
- You have a strong understanding of innovation and how it should be applied to business programs.
- You have a demonstrated ability to foster an atmosphere of open communication, collaboration, and open exchange of ideas.
- You are highly proficient at project planning, budgeting, and oversight.
- You have excellent interpersonal, leadership, mentoring, and communications skills.
- You have a strong customer focus with the ability to build strategic, high-level relationships with stakeholders and business programs.
- You have demonstrated ability in planning and executing technical innovation, digital transformation, and modernization efforts.
- You have working knowledge of the implementation of artificial intelligence strategies in a governmental organization.
- You have experience establishing policies and standards, process and quality improvement, enterprise IT governance, change management, and quality assurance.
- You have the ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional, technical, and administrative staff.
- You have a comprehensive understanding of network architecture and client/server technology.
How do I join?
The California State Auditor is part of the merit-based California civil service selection system. To complete this process, you must do the following:
1
Take the Exam
If you are a current state employee with transfer eligibility, you can skip this step. If you are not a state employee, or your state classification is not eligible to transfer, you must take the exam to be considered for the position.
2
Submit an Application
Submit a completed State of California job application (STD. 678) and resume.
3
Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the four questions below using specific examples of your education, training and experience. The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. The SOQ should be typed and not more than four pages in length, not less than 12-point font, single spaced, with margins not less than one inch, including your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include responses to the statements below, including specific examples. We may not consider applications that do not include responses to the questions. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.
Please restate the questions with your response.
- Describe your experience in showcasing strong leadership skills and your ability to effectively manage a diverse team, including setting a clear vision, defining goals, and establishing expectations.
- Describe your experience in managing database design and administration, infrastructure systems engineering, network management, server hosting, storage engineering, data backup/recovery, etc.
- Describe a large project you managed through implementation where you analyzed and developed complex project plans and budgets to ensure the project was completed on time and within available resources.
- Describe your experience in establishing, maintaining, and enforcing IT policies, standards, processes and procedures.
Apply Online
You can submit your complete application package via your CalCareer account.
Apply by Mail
California State Auditor
Human Resources Office
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, California 95814
The Fine Print
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. Current state employees with eligibility are encouraged to apply. Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
It is the desire of the State Auditor that all executive level staff work at the office. However, for up to two days a week, this position is eligible to participate in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment. State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining. 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 state workplace. 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. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.
- Temporary Salary Reduction: Due to significant budget shortfalls, beginning September 1, 2025, the office will participate in the Personal Leave Program (PLP) which reduces employee salaries in exchange for accrued leave hours. The salary reduction for this position is three percent, while accruing five PLP hours per month. The salary range included in this job advertisement does not include the temporary salary reduction. ↩︎
