INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

The Office of Data and Innovation is looking for an Analytics Enablement Lead to join our CalData team. As the Analytics Enablement Lead, you are a senior technical expert who helps California state agencies build up their business intelligence (BI) and analytics capabilities.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Advanced Analytics and Evaluation, you will lead cross-departmental programs like our Analytics Accelerator, while providing technical guidance and analytics support on the Data Science Accelerator and new projects. You will work directly with state teams to help them move off manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes and onto automated, self-serve data systems.

In this role, you will build BI solutions, write technical playbooks and guides, and coach department teams so they can manage their own data long-term. You will also help agencies set up program metrics, integrate modern BI features (including AI-assisted analytics tools), and step in to help state executives solve urgent, complex data problems.

What You’ll Do

• Scale enablement: Lead the technical expansion of BI and analytics accelerator programs statewide.
• Modernize & coach: Automate manual reporting workflows and train agency teams on data governance, playbooks, and modern BI tools.
• Evaluate & prototype: Build proof-of-concept dashboards and evaluate new BI and AI-assisted analytics tools.
• Enable smart features: Integrate advanced analytics features into dashboards and update training resources.
• Define & evaluate: Translate policy goals into measurable metrics and build frameworks to evaluate public programs.
• Audit & refine: Audit models for bias and performance while using feedback loops to continuously improve services.
• Advise & scope: Counsel state leadership on complex data challenges and scope new project requests.

• Partner & document: Collaborate with department partners to diagnose issues and author project charters and plans., 3. Metrics & Evaluation: How have you translated high-level, complex operational goals into concrete, measurable metrics? Describe the framework, data pipelines, or audit processes you used to evaluate system performance and maintain data quality over time. Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide., Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for 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.

• Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
• U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

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, * Deep BI & Data Modeling Experience: Proven track record building scalable Power BI solutions, robust semantic models, and automated reporting workflows that replace manual processes.

• Teaching and coaching mindset: Experience training teams, writing clear technical guides, and helping non-technical staff adopt new tech.
• Measurement and evaluation skill: Clear understanding of how to define performance metrics, evaluate program outcomes, and test data quality.
• Clear communication: Ability to break down complex technical topics for non-technical partners, department directors, and leadership.
• Practical experience with modern tools: Hands-on work with modern BI software and newer features like natural language queries, automated insights, or predictive features. (Or the willingness to build this capacity).
• Flexibility: Comfortable pivoting when state priorities change or urgent projects come up.

ODI staff reside throughout California. The employee’s workstation is located in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and/or San Diego, CA. Travel to the Sacramento headquarters may be required as needed. This position provides telework opportunities in accordance with agency telework policies.

The California Office of Data and Innovation helps deliver better services to the people of California through technology and design. In close partnership with our colleagues in other state departments, we reimagine and deliver more equitable and effective programs and products. We listen to Californians who use a program now or may do so tomorrow and hear about what they need. We build tools and products, create and enhance digital services, conduct research, identify data solutions and offer training. We are a cross-discipline staff with blended backgrounds in design, engineering, product, operations, data, research, policy and strategy. If you can imagine joining this growing, and inclusive team, please apply!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ODI

Diversity, equity, and inclusion help us deliver better government services to Californians. Fostering diversity inspires better ideas and more innovative thinking. Feeling included nurtures a shared sense of community. This drives us to take collective action on challenging problems. Prioritizing equity ensures we build solutions for people whose needs are often overlooked. We acknowledge our history and present of implicit and structural injustice, bias, and discrimination. We see, hear, and accept each other and the lived experiences we bring to our work. We support each other in learning and developing so we can help all Californians thrive. We understand this work is never done. That’s why we commit to constant improvement.

Please note, CalHR provides contracted Human Resources services for The California Office of Data and Innovation and is not an E-Verified employer. Department Website: https://innovation.ca.gov