ANALYTICS ENGINEER / Information Technology Specialist II

Under the general direction of the Project Delivery and IT Administrative Services Information Technology Manager II (ITM II), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) functions as the technical expert and leads development of data strategies, research in the use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and establishment of BI standards and practices. The incumbent provides vision and leadership for the programming and analysis related to the development of reports and reporting tools used by various DCA client programs. The incumbent represents the interests of DCA's client programs, department goals and OIS directives in developing new BI capabilities which lead to improved analytical decision making and faster response times for external and internal information requests. The incumbent stays up to date with evolving industry trends and best practices; disseminates this information and modifies existing reporting tool architectural framework accordingly to sustain long-term integrity and reliability. This position is in the System Engineering domain.

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

Working Conditions

The incumbent is a Work Week Group E employee and is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office. The incumbent must occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery. The incumbent must constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine. The incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The incumbent may be required to perform duties at local client sites as required and at any of DCA's statewide field sites as scheduled in advance. A remote-centered (telework) flexible schedule may be available for this position. The position is located in headquarters in Sacramento, CA. The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area by various methods of transportation.

This position may / may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Office of Information Services (OIS) and based on the current telework policy. While the OIS supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

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