ITM II- Enterprise Data & AI Strategy Officer

Under the administrative and general direction of the Agency Information Officer (AIO), and in collaboration with CalSTA executive leadership, Transportation Departments, control agencies, technical teams, business stakeholders, and strategic technology partners, the incumbent serves in a senior management role responsible for enterprise IT portfolio management and for advancing CalSTA’s enterprise data, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technology capabilities. The Information Technology Manager II provides leadership in organizational IT policy, long-range technology planning, enterprise portfolio governance, data and AI strategy implementation, and the prioritization and oversight of complex, high-visibility technology initiatives., This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with CalSTA policy and operational needs. In-person attendance, travel to Transportation Department or partner locations, and work outside regular business hours may be required to support executive priorities, critical technology activities, meetings, or issue resolution., The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) develops and coordinates California’s transportation policies and programs to achieve the state’s mobility, safety, equity and environmental sustainability objectives. Our agency oversees the policies and activities of California’s eight state organizations that deliver transportation-related programs and services and support the movement of people and goods throughout the state.

Mission: We lead people-first transportation programs and policies to enhance safety, equity, climate action and economic prosperity for all Californians.

Vision: Whoever you are, wherever you live, every person has access to a safe, sustainable and convenient transportation system throughout California.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle., 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)., In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate, Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

This position is located at 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2340 Sacramento, Ca 95814