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# INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

- **Company:** The Department Of Health
- **Location:** Yolo County, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,500 - $138,684
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Test Scripts, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4af4d3ada9ca8313

## About the Role

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:

 * Experience with information technology (IT) best practices for Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases (application analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, maintenance, and documentation) used in the delivery of IT systems.
 * Experience of system development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Iterative, Hybrid).
 * Experience with Testing in the SDLC - System Testing, Regression Testing, Requirements Traceability; and experience writing user stories, test scripts and executing using Testing Tools Experience in solution design and architecture.
 * Experience producing technical documentation, such as diagrams, technical requirements documents, systems architecture and interfaces, data model diagrams, configuration management documents, etc.
 * Familiarity with California Health and Human Services Agency, and/or Department of Health Care Services., Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.
All information on the Employment Application (STD 678) must be completed. Applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Resumes or other documents may not be substituted for the Employment Application (STD 678).

## Description

The role of the Senior Systems Analyst is to Provide technical leadership in the initiation, planning, analysis, design, development, testing, training, support, and maintenance of complex, mission critical, health care solutions. Lead the research, design, and implementation of technology and/or processes that require a more substantial understanding of the business programs. Work with requirements, applications, testing, and implementation teams to ensure that complex, mission critical systems are maintained and enhanced.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

*This position is pending CalHR and Budget approval*