Assistant Branch Chief, Data Operations Section

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service.

About the role

This position requires consistent and regular attendance; effective communication (orally and in writing) with the public and other employees; development and maintenance of knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; timely and efficient completion of assignments; and adherence to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager II, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) has full supervisory and oversight responsibility for the Data Operations Section. The incumbent independently plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the activities of subordinate supervisors responsible for the Data Management Group and Healthcare Cost Information Management Group.

This role involves the design, development, delivery, and sustainment of HCAI’s enterprise data platforms, including both legacy SQL Server relational databases and traditional ETL pipelines, as well as modern data lake and Lakehouse architectures. The position monitors and evaluates Data Operations program performance and ensures the section delivers certified, high-quality, secure, and timely data products in support of HCAI’s mission and business outcomes.

The position partners with peer units across the Office of Technology Services (OTS) and collaborates with HCAI’s offices and programs department-wide, enabling each business area to more effectively leverage its data assets through trusted, discoverable, and fit-for-purpose data products, platforms, and services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational components of enterprise information management, including data engineering, data ingestion and integration (ETL/ELT), dimensional and logical data modeling, enterprise data warehousing, data lake/Lakehouse platform operations, and master and reference data management.
• Coordinate closely with infrastructure, network, database administration, cloud platform, and cybersecurity leads to ensure data platforms are deployed, hardened, monitored, and operated in alignment with enterprise standards.
• Maintain oversight of information assets under the Data Operations Section and support project-level activities.
• Ensure the appropriate use and governance of data assets in support of the overall business strategy.
• Develop supervisors and staff to achieve a high level of competence.
• Serve as a senior advisor providing recommendations directly to the CTO and OTS Senior Management Team.

Requirements

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, include a copy of unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment.
• Candidates new to state service must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at CalCareers.
• A Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP) exam is also available for this classification. Information on the LEAP certification process is available on the Department of Rehabilitation LEAP Certification website.

Special Requirements

If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Pay

$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.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework arrangement.

Work Location

Sacramento County