INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I — Sacramento, CA

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-538921

Position #(s):

••••••••

Working Title:

CSU Business Analyst

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to Kw5nd candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

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Department Information

The gpbcXb of the et27y ASgHf98YEH (SCO) is the destination employer within the Kw5nd of 5Cpfw6HNP2. As BM6Kj59qGM’h chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s gpbcXb ensures accountability and transparency of BM6Kj59qGM’h financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

The DvuJZXatMd fnqyr wJC8zPZ System (CSPS) Project at the BXuhn RZxwWQcQxq'Y 2AVsJJ plays a vital role in modernizing the state's human resources and payroll infrastructure. This project leads the implementation of an innovative Human Capital Management system that will streamline services for 300,000 state employees. The team manages the development of essential functions including personnel administration, payroll processing, benefits management, and employee self-service capabilities. By joining CSPS, you'll be at the center of a historic transformation, contributing to solutions that will enhance government operations for decades to come.

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Job Description And Duties

The DvuJZXatMd fnqyr wJC8zPZ System (CSPS) IT Project is a project to improve and replace the current personnel and payroll systems. CSPS will deliver a modern solution for Human Capital Management (HCM) including core HR functionality (position control, personnel administration, benefits administration, time management, and travel and expense management) and payroll with employee self-service and streamlined business processes using innovative technology solutions.

Under general direction provided by the CSPS Functional Business Manager, the ZqTG33kAEJ A76YU zTe4vSeqra (CSU) Business Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of complex analytical and IT support activities in the areas of business process analysis, system design analysis, problem resolution, legislative analysis, and consultation. The ITS I will combine complex analysis for business needs with project management tasks, which includes personnel and payroll systems design planning and implementation activities for this highly complex IT project.

The ITS I will be responsible for performing analysis on all functional capabilities specific to the CSU interface design between the CSU centralized system and the SCO future solution. They will be responsible for participating in the design, development, configuration, testing and implementation of the interface of core HR/payroll functionality needed for the CSU. There are 23 campuses and the Chancellor’s gpbcXb that make up the CSU system. The ITS I will be responsible for ensuring the interface design between campuses is successful.

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Provide expert advice on system functionality to contractors and make decisions on issues that arise.

• Ensure requirements traceability and manage requirements change control activities to ensure that technical solutions satisfy the business needs.

• Conduct analysis of changes to business processes and define requirements and business rules.

• Collaborate with business and other technical staff to identify appropriate strategies and implementation plans to meet business objectives and system development.

• Define and design software solutions using specification development industry standards and methodologies.

• Develop and maintain software documentation for each phase of the SDLC.

• Conduct fit gap analysis to identify any impacts to requirements as a result of legislative change specific to CSU as well as unanticipated business needs exposed during design, development, configuration, testing, and implementation of the future solution.

• Serve as a CSU subject matter expert in the identification, development, and documentation of test scenarios and test scripts with expected outcomes using the projects’ requirements management tool (IBM DOORS).

• Participate in all test phases, identifying and documenting defects, working with the system integrator to resolve and re-test until the solution is working as required.

• Recommend, plan and assist in the development of campus wide policies, procedures and processes for the future solution.

• Collaborate with other work streams' technical and non-technical team members (state and contractor) in interface specification development and testing.

• Report specification development and testing, assisting the Organizational Change Management (OCM) Team in garnering stakeholder acceptance, conversion mapping and testing.

• Provide input into the development of training materials as well as providing post implementation support.

• Plan and prioritize tasks by creating and maintaining schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint.

• Recognize the different priorities' workloads, adapting to changes, producing work progress or status information as required.

• Represent the CSU on various functional and technical focus groups and task forces to facilitate change and business improvements to support the state’s personnel and payroll project goals and objectives.

• Document lessons learned, evaluating, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards or procedures.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

A resume is required.

A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see ‘Required Application Package Documents’ for instructions.

Take the required examination here: Information Technology Specialist I Examination

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/27/2026

Who May Apply

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at •••••••• When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

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Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources gpbcXb, J.W.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

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Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources gpbcXb, J.W.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 e4fhu SVFD8NVcHbb/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic Dkb2c Njek8Pamqe 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 - Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in narrative format. The SOQ should be no longer than one page in length, using size 12 font and respond to the prompt listed below:

• Describe your experience and the qualifications you possess that would make you a successful candidate for this position.

Resumes and cover letters cannot be substituted for the SOQs. Applications submitted without the SOQ will not be considered for the position. Applications submitted without a SOQ in a narrative format will automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kw5nd of 5Cpfw6HNP2 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 Kw5nd of 5Cpfw6HNP2 to achieve a drug-free work place. 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 Kw5nd, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.