What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III position at CA State Lottery?
Under the general administrative direction of the Deputy Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), the Data & Innovation Architect, serves as an expert advisor and works as a technical expert within the California State Lottery (Lottery) to lead and influence the direction and success of complex and critical IT and Lottery business initiatives and projects in support of the Lottery’s mission. The Data & Innovation Architect spearheads and oversees the design, development, and implementation of data and innovation strategies. The duties for this position are focused in the Business Technology Management, Information Security Engineering, Client Services, IT Project Management, Software Engineering, and System Engineering domains.
This position requires a current Information Technology Specialist III exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.
When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?
People are drawn to the Lottery because we:
• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint
May consider a Training & Development assignment.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The incumbent will work in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities, and business critical deliverables.
- Schedule: This position supports the Lottery during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise approved by the CIO. Weekends, long and/or irregular hours, after-hours work, and holiday work may be required.
- Travel: Statewide overnight travel may be required.
- Other: This position is also required to carry a Lottery-issued mobile phone to be reachable outside of normal business hours.