Job Posting: Software Platform Services Section Chief

Department of FISCal

JC-534556
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Software Platform Services Section Chief
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

$9,387.00 - $12,579.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/22/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) leads the team responsible for ensuring the reliable operation and support of FI$Cal’s enterprise application and middleware platforms, including PeopleSoft, Hyperion, and Oracle WebLogic. The ITM I oversees the daily delivery of application support services, maintaining system stability, managing incident response, optimizing performance, and coordinating effectively with development, infrastructure, database, information security, and business operations teams within the Software Platform Services Section (SPSS).

In this role, the ITM I plans, organizes, and directs the operation, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of FI$Cal’s application environments. The position provides leadership in platform performance management, configuration management, monitoring, patching, and release coordination to support development, testing, and production activities. The ITM I also guides staff in implementing disaster recovery capabilities, assessing technology improvements, and ensuring compliance with state policies, industry standards, and operational best practices.

The incumbent establishes priorities, communicates expectations, and fosters a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. The ITM I coaches and develops staff, promotes accountability, and supports continuous learning to strengthen a resilient and capable application support team. The position also serves as a key communicator and collaborator for FI$Cal’s application operations, ensuring customer-focused service, timely issue resolution, and alignment of technologies and processes with FI$Cal’s mission and strategic objectives.

While the duties for this position primarily fall within the Information Security Engineering domain, assignments may also be made in other domains as organizational needs arise.

Please note that to be list appointed for placement in the ITM I classification, you must take and pass the examination.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

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

Working Conditions

At FI$Cal, we are compliant with the Governor's Executive Order, N-22-25, with a default minimum of four in-person days per work week. In-office attendance is mandatory on designated days and is subject to change. Our office is located at 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, California 95815. Candidates residing outside of California are welcome to interview, but proof of California residency is required before appointment. Please note, relocation and commute expenses are the responsibility of the employee.

This position requires prolonged sitting in an office-setting environment with the use of a personal computer. Employees must demonstrate a commitment to maintain a working environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. All staff must maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, maintain good working habits and adhere to all policies and procedures.

 Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at all times during their employment with the Department of FISCal. 

The Department of FISCal does not: 

  • Sponsor visas 
  • Utilize E-Verify for employment authorization/certification purposes 
  • Participate in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) extension program  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-534556
Position #(s):
333-350-1405-001
Working Title:
Software Platform Services Section Chief
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I
$9,387.00 - $12,579.00
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

Department Information

Our department develops, maintains and operates FI$Cal, the statewide financial system. The FI$Cal system modernized how the state of California manages its finances and is one of the largest and most dynamic IT and business-transformation undertakings in California’s history. It eliminates the need for hundreds of independent legacy systems by combining the state’s accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement operations into a single financial-management system. 

Our mission is to operate the statewide financial system to enable California to perform budgeting, procurement, cash management and accounting functions transparently and efficiently. 

Our vision is to provide world-class customer service, innovative solutions and efficient system operations as a trusted partner. 

Our department has four Divisions: Administrative Services, Business Operation & Solutions, Information Technology and Executive. 

This position is located in the Information Technology Division (ITD), whose core mission is to provide a reliable, quality solution to customers and partners and maintain the highest level of security. ITD strives to support FI$Cal with self-sufficient, innovative technology infrastructure and application services built and managed by skilled technical staff. As customer and partner needs evolve, ITD will continue to improve FI$Cal by using its mature systems development life cycle processes.

Department Website: https://fiscal.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position requires a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to being hired. 
  • The incumbent will use tact and interpersonal skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, e.g., stakeholders, customers, management, peers, etc., to facilitate communication to improve the work environment and increase productivity. 
  • This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked.    
  • The incumbent provides back-up, as necessary, to ensure continuity of departmental activities.  
  • This position may require the use of a hand-cart to transport documents and/or equipment over 20 pounds. 
  • This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year thereafter.

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: 10/22/2026

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:

Department of FISCal
Human Resources Office
Attn: Hiring and Talent Strategy
2000 Evergreen Street
Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of FISCal
Human Resources Office
Hiring and Talent Strategy
2000 Evergreen Street
Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95815
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
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 State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Please see instructions below. 

  • Other -

    Cover Letter is required and must be included. 

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.

Desirable Qualifications

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:
  • The candidate should have experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle WebLogic, or similar enterprise applications and middleware platforms.
  • The candidate should have supervisory or managerial experience directing technical staff, setting priorities, and managing workload in an IT operations environment.
  • The candidate should have experience working with relational database technologies or coordinating with database administration teams in support of application operations.
  • The candidate should have experience implementing or supporting cloud-based middleware or integration platforms such as Oracle Cloud or equivalent technologies.
  • The candidate should have the ability to interpret and apply written instructions, guidelines, and procedural requirements.
  • The candidate should have experience applying application security concepts, secure configuration practices, or collaborating with information security teams.
  • The candidate should have experience collaborating across multiple technical teams such as Development, Infrastructure, Database, Network, Information Security, or Release Management.
  • The candidate should have experience developing operational governance, procedures, policies, or SIMM-compliant documentation to support consistency and audit readiness.
  • The candidate should have experience managing operational initiatives, upgrades, releases, or projects within an IT service-management or structured project environment.
  • The candidate should demonstrate the ability to communicate technical and operational information clearly and appropriately to executives, technical staff, and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Our office has free, gated parking, and convenient electric vehicle charging stations available. 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://fiscal.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
FI$Cal Human Resources Office
(916) 576-5240
Careers@fiscal.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
FI$Cal EEO Officer
(916) 576-5081
ReasonableAccomodation@fiscal.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

When completing the SOQ, you must title the page “Statement of Qualifications”, include your name, and list the question, providing your answer below each question. Be sure to explain your answers thoroughly, including all relevant experience, dates, software versions, education and training. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font and be no more than 4 pages in length with correct grammar use, punctuation and spelling. Your SOQ must address the following:

1.Provide a detailed description of your experience with PeopleSoft. In your response, describe:
  • The roles you have held, length of time in each role, and the PeopleSoft environments in which you worked.
  • Your functional and technical experience, including the types of activities and responsibilities you performed.
  • The PeopleSoft applications/modules with which you have substantive experience, including experience with FSCM, SCM, and/or Interaction Hub/Portal, where applicable.
  • Your level of responsibility and ownership, including the degree of independence, decision-making authority, problem resolution, technical or functional leadership, and responsibility for outcomes.
  • The size and complexity of the PeopleSoft environments you supported, including, where applicable, number of users, size of the organization, number of modules, integrations, environments, transaction/processing volume, team size, availability/disaster-recovery requirements, regulatory requirements, and business criticality.
  • Examples of the PeopleSoft tasks and activities you personally performed that demonstrate the depth of your experience.
2. Provide a detailed description of your experience with Oracle WebLogic Server. Your response should demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience and clearly identify the work you personally performed.
  • Roles and Responsibilities- Identify the roles you have served in while working with WebLogic. Describe your specific responsibilities, level of independence, decision-making authority, and any technical leadership responsibilities.

  • WebLogic Technical Experience-Describe your hands-on experience administering, configuring, engineering, or supporting WebLogic. Identify the technologies and functions you worked with and describe the work you personally performed. As applicable, address experience with:
    • Domain and server administration.
    • Application deployment and configuration.
    • Database connectivity.
    • Messaging and transactions.
    • Security and identity management.
    • Monitoring and performance management.
    • Troubleshooting and incident resolution.
    • Clustering and high availability.
    • Disaster recovery and resiliency.
    • Patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
    • Scripting and automation.
    • Enterprise integration.
  • Environment Complexity and Scale- Describe the largest or most complex WebLogic environment you personally supported. To the extent known, provide:
    • Approximate number of WebLogic domains.
    • Approximate number of Managed Servers.
    • Approximate number of applications supported.
    • Number and types of production and non-production environments.
    • Approximate number of users or transaction volumes.
    • Approximate number and types of system integrations.
    • Number and types of technical teams involved.
    • Availability and uptime requirements.
    • High-availability architecture.
    • Disaster-recovery capabilities and requirements.
    • Security, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
    • Business or mission criticality of the systems supported.
If exact numbers are unavailable, provide reasonable estimates or otherwise describe the scale of the environment.
  • Examples of Applied Experience and Results- Provide at least two specific examples that best demonstrate your WebLogic experience. For each example:
    • Describe the problem, project, or objective.
    • Explain your individual role and responsibilities.
    • Describe the technical analysis you performed.
    • Identify the actions you personally took.
    • Explain significant technical decisions or alternatives you considered.
    • Identify other technical teams or stakeholders with whom you worked.
    • Describe the outcome and, where available, measurable improvements or results.
Your response should clearly distinguish your individual experience and contributions from those of the overall team or organization.

Additional Application Information

Employment Application (STD. 678) Instructions: 

All relevant work experience, skill sets, education, and professional qualifications must be listed directly on the Employment Application (STD. 678). Resumes, cover letters, and/or  other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed STD. 678. To ensure your experience is considered: 

  • Include specific “to” and “from” dates (MM/DD/YY) and indicate hours worked per week for all employment listed. If various hours per week, please average. 
  • Experience may not be evaluated if “see resume” or “see attached” is written in the duties performed section. 
  • If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate STD. 678 is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered. 

Important Notes Regarding Supporting Documents: 

  • If using education to meet minimum qualifications, include unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must include verification of U.S. equivalency found here.  
  • Supporting documents should be submitted in PDF format. 
  • Do not include any confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birth date, student ID number, driver’s license number unless required, marital status, age, LEAP status, or examination results) on any submitted documents. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online will automatically be redacted upon submission. 

Basis of Eligibility: 

  • For mailed or hand-delivered applications, you must include the Job Control (JC) number and specify your basis of eligibility (e.g., List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, Training and Development) in the “Examinations or Job Title” section of the STD. 678.  
  • For electronic submissions, do not include the basis of eligibility elsewhere in your application or attachments, as it may be considered confidential. 

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview or appointment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired in the classification, and will be notified accordingly. Candidates may appeal a withholding decision to the State Personnel Board. 

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California 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 State of California 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 State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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