INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

State of California•Sacramento, CA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) receives assignments in terms of defined missions and/or functions, as they relate to the procurement, implementation, and management of projects for Medi-Cal Dental. The incumbent participates in the development of procurement strategies and risk mitigation plans, issue papers, Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), and other control agency reporting. The incumbent acts as lead technical expert for planning, designing, building, testing and implementing new systems, enhancing existing systems, and/or takeover enhancement projects. In addition, the incumbent leads technology and security liaison projects. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of complex system changes by working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams composed of state staff and contractors. This includes assisting with translating program policies and business needs into system requirements and specifications. The incumbent participates in activities such as analyzing, planning, designing, developing, testing, implementing, maintaining, and providing instruction on system modifications. These efforts ensure the accurate, timely, and cost-effective processing of Medi-Cal Dental claims and related invoices, in alignment with departmental and regulatory requirements. The incumbent acts as a liaison between non-technical Program staff during projects, including all procurement related activities, requirement development, technical data review, and acceptance testing related to Medi-Cal Dental. The incumbent performs a variety of tasks and works efficiently within short time frames. The ITS I manages all activities to the project schedule and incorporate industry best practices into development and implementation of processes; the ITS I ensures all activities are performed complying with the most current IT standards and guidelines.

Requirements

Please describe your education, background, experience, personal traits, and certifications that qualify you for this position.
Please describe your experience on a project that required a System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) approach to implement. What was your role? What portions of the SDLC were you mostly involved with? What phases of the SDLC are your strongest and why?

Nice To Haves

Builds cooperative relationships and works well in a team environment.
Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to compose accurate, concise, and detailed written analyses and recommendations.
Communicates professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to research, understand, and articulate applicable laws, rules, and regulations and provide clear, concise, and effective written actions and documentation to support decisions.
Ability to reason logically and apply critical thinking skills.
Ability to develop and present professional, accurate technical reports and make recommendations.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to work well under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently within a team environment.
Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and demonstrate tact.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development of procurement strategies and risk mitigation plans, issue papers, Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), and other control agency reporting.
Acts as lead technical expert for planning, designing, building, testing and implementing new systems, enhancing existing systems, and/or takeover enhancement projects.
Leads technology and security liaison projects.
Supports the development and implementation of complex system changes by working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams composed of state staff and contractors.
Assists with translating program policies and business needs into system requirements and specifications.
Participates in activities such as analyzing, planning, designing, developing, testing, implementing, maintaining, and providing instruction on system modifications.
Acts as a liaison between non-technical Program staff during projects, including all procurement related activities, requirement development, technical data review, and acceptance testing related to Medi-Cal Dental.
Manages all activities to the project schedule and incorporate industry best practices into development and implementation of processes
Ensures all activities are performed complying with the most current IT standards and guidelines.