California State Controller's Office
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
California State Controller's Office, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
Information Technology Specialist II role at California State Controller's Office. Hybrid work arrangement in Sacramento County. Permanent, full-time position within the State Accounting and Reporting Division (SARD). Duty Statement
The Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) serves as the lead programmer and technical SME within the Financial Information Systems Team (FIST). Responsibilities include supporting the State’s Fiscal, Budgetary/Legal, and GAAP systems, maintaining and enhancing mainframe-based financial platforms, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance, and modernizing interfaces. The ITS II leads end-to-end systems analysis of legacy systems and inbound/outbound interfaces, designs and implements improvements, and automates peripheral systems connected to Fi$Cal and related platforms. The ITS II acts as the lead programmer and in-house SME for the Financial Information Staging Engine (FISE) and supports Fi$Cal during the transition to the state’s official book of record. Training and mentoring of staff on FISE and related tools are expected. The ITS II provides SME-level support for Fi$Cal and other statewide projects involving fiscal system interfaces, data extraction, and sharing, particularly around fiscal year-end activities. Additional duties include coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining databases and reporting tooling, documenting interfaces, and supporting audit readiness. The role also provides high-level analytical and technical support to ISD.
For more details, see the Duty Statement linked in the posting." Special Requirements
A resume is required. A Statement of Qualifications is required; see the Required Application Package Documents section for instructions. Take the Information Technology Specialist II Examination as part of the application process. Qualifications & Requirements
The position requires deep technical knowledge of both legacy and modern fiscal systems, ability to manage dual operations during Fi$Cal transition, and experience in data validation for fiscal reporting. Training and mentoring IT staff, plus experience supporting complex system interfaces, are expected. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/16/2025. Applications may be submitted electronically through CalCareers.ca.gov or via traditional mailing/drop-off methods as described below. Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareers account). Include all Experience and Education relevant to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – typed, Arial 12-point, single-spaced, up to two pages, with name on each page. Include responses to the listed questions about leadership, training, dual-system operations, and modernization efforts. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of scheduling. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed in the job posting. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. Disability, age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation, and other protected statuses are considered in hiring decisions. California maintains a drug-free workplace policy. Job Details
Position Code: JC-493700 Position #(s): 051-420-1414-001 Working Title: IT Support Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Salary Range: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A; $8,881.00 - $11,905.00 L Number of Positions: 1 Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: State Accounting and Reporting Division Visit the State Controller’s Office website for more information.
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Information Technology Specialist II role at California State Controller's Office. Hybrid work arrangement in Sacramento County. Permanent, full-time position within the State Accounting and Reporting Division (SARD). Duty Statement
The Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) serves as the lead programmer and technical SME within the Financial Information Systems Team (FIST). Responsibilities include supporting the State’s Fiscal, Budgetary/Legal, and GAAP systems, maintaining and enhancing mainframe-based financial platforms, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance, and modernizing interfaces. The ITS II leads end-to-end systems analysis of legacy systems and inbound/outbound interfaces, designs and implements improvements, and automates peripheral systems connected to Fi$Cal and related platforms. The ITS II acts as the lead programmer and in-house SME for the Financial Information Staging Engine (FISE) and supports Fi$Cal during the transition to the state’s official book of record. Training and mentoring of staff on FISE and related tools are expected. The ITS II provides SME-level support for Fi$Cal and other statewide projects involving fiscal system interfaces, data extraction, and sharing, particularly around fiscal year-end activities. Additional duties include coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining databases and reporting tooling, documenting interfaces, and supporting audit readiness. The role also provides high-level analytical and technical support to ISD.
For more details, see the Duty Statement linked in the posting." Special Requirements
A resume is required. A Statement of Qualifications is required; see the Required Application Package Documents section for instructions. Take the Information Technology Specialist II Examination as part of the application process. Qualifications & Requirements
The position requires deep technical knowledge of both legacy and modern fiscal systems, ability to manage dual operations during Fi$Cal transition, and experience in data validation for fiscal reporting. Training and mentoring IT staff, plus experience supporting complex system interfaces, are expected. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/16/2025. Applications may be submitted electronically through CalCareers.ca.gov or via traditional mailing/drop-off methods as described below. Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareers account). Include all Experience and Education relevant to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – typed, Arial 12-point, single-spaced, up to two pages, with name on each page. Include responses to the listed questions about leadership, training, dual-system operations, and modernization efforts. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of scheduling. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed in the job posting. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. Disability, age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation, and other protected statuses are considered in hiring decisions. California maintains a drug-free workplace policy. Job Details
Position Code: JC-493700 Position #(s): 051-420-1414-001 Working Title: IT Support Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Salary Range: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A; $8,881.00 - $11,905.00 L Number of Positions: 1 Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: State Accounting and Reporting Division Visit the State Controller’s Office website for more information.
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