INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Position Details Job Code #: JC-529295 Position #(s): 051-340-1402-144 Working Title: Digital Financial Assets Support Specialist 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 State 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: Information Systems Division Department Information The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s 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 Information Services Division (ISD) of the California State Controller’s Office is the technology hub that drives innovation and efficiency across the agency. ISD is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing critical IT systems that support the State’s payroll, accounting, and financial reporting functions. If you're passionate about software development, cybersecurity, data management, or IT project management, ISD offers a dynamic environment for tech professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives! Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office. How did you hear about us? Take our survey! Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO), the incumbent provides journey-level business systems analysis, governance support, compliance analysis, workflow coordination, operational documentation, and control support for systems and processes related to virtual currency and digital financial assets. The incumbent works with program staff, accounting staff, IT personnel, and external partners to document requirements, support secure workflows, coordinate testing, maintain governance records, and integrate operational controls into system and business processes. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining process documentation, user procedures, operational guidelines, data standards, and control-related materials; supporting policy implementation and compliance coordination; assisting with audit and governance activities; monitoring review periods for policies and procedures; and troubleshooting workflow and user-impact issues affecting digital financial asset systems and related business processes. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following. Candidates must have the ability to perform the following essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Information Technology Specialist I duty statement tasks are to be carried out under general supervision and following industry standard unless specified. Duties Performed: (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) Business Systems Analysis and Workflow Support. Analyze operational requirements, document workflows, support business rules, develop test scenarios, and coordinate process improvements for digital financial asset operations and related business processes. Work with program, accounting, technical staff, and external partners to clarify requirements, identify business impacts, improve workflow efficiency, and support consistent and accurate processing across supported functions. Governance Documentation, Policies, and Procedures. Develop, review, and maintain governance documentation, user guides, desk procedures, workflow documents, control narratives, business guidelines, reporting standards, and related materials that support secure, consistent, and auditable operations. Monitor policy and procedure review cycles, coordinate updates, and help ensure business process documentation remains complete, current, and aligned with operational and security requirements. Compliance Analysis and Control Coordination. Assist with IT governance analysis, IT compliance analysis, compliance reporting, audit requests, data source reviews, control documentation, and coordination with program, accounting, technical teams, vendors, and third-party integrators on workflow and control matters. Review information for completeness, identify potential gaps or noncompliance concerns, and support actions needed to strengthen controls and maintain accountability. User Support, Security Coordination, and Troubleshooting. Analyze workflow, user access, data quality, reconciliation, and system usage issues affecting digital financial asset operations. Track issues, document business impacts, coordinate corrective actions, support access review and control-related activities, and assist with implementation impacts associated with security findings, remediation efforts, policy changes, and testing activities. Miscellaneous ISO Support. Perform other related technical and administrative duties to support Information Security Office priorities and organizational needs, including special assignments, training support, document updates, issue coordination, meeting support, reporting assistance, and other work as directed. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements A resume is required. A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation 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: 9/17/2026 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. 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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: State Controller's Office Human Resources Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W. 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address