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This position is limited term for 12 months but may be extended for an additional 12 months, not to exceed 2 years. This position may become Permanent/FT pending budget approval.
Under administrative direction of the IT Manager II (Chief of Knowledge Bank Product and Platform Services), the Information Technology Specialist III (ITS III), Senior Knowledge Bank Business Systems Analyst, serves as the lead enterprise business systems analyst supporting modernization, implementation, enhancement, and operational support of the statewide Knowledge Bank, including CEQA modernization, environmental review information services, permitting coordination capabilities, and related enterprise technology platforms.
The incumbent is responsible for leading enterprise business analysis activities, defining operational and system requirements, coordinating with business programs, partner agencies, external stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, and supporting development of scalable technology solutions for regulated public-sector services. The position serves as the primary liaison between business operations and technical delivery teams to ensure Knowledge Bank services and related enterprise platforms effectively support operational, regulatory, reporting, public access, and customer service needs.
The ITS III performs advanced analytical work involving business process analysis, workflow modernization, operational improvement, enterprise requirements management, user story development, user acceptance testing coordination, release support, and operational readiness planning associated with Knowledge Bank implementation, CEQA modernization, and related platform enhancement initiatives.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with or without a reasonable accommodation. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Occasional/overnight travel up to 15% may be required.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-526202
Position #(s):
368-406-1415-901
Working Title:
Sr. Knowledge Bank Business Systems Analyst
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III $9,507.00 - $12,740.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday to Friday
Department Information
The Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. LCI assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. LCI formulates long- range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability and drought response, and resource protection. LCI's budget programs include State Planning and Policy Development, Strategic Growth Council, and Racial Equity Commission. LCI is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude and sense of humor. Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
Telework
This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order N-22-25 and at the sole discretion of LCI under California Government Code Section 14200. The incumbent is required to report in-person and site-based four days per week. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with LCI policies.
CA residency
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming e ffective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Person Leave Program Reduction
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. For more details, please click her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
Special Requirements • Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
• Ability to demonstrate punctuality, initiative, and dependability.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/11/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Human Resources Office
Attn: Cristina Granado
1400 10th Street
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Human Resources Office
Cristina Granado
1400 10th Street
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Résumés in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered.
  Refer to the SOQ Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience serving as a senior business systems analyst, product analyst, or solution analyst supporting enterprise technology systems, modernization initiatives, or public-facing digital services.
• Experience working with business programs, technical teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders to define business, operational, user, and system requirements.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops, product discovery sessions, workflow reviews, customer engagement discussions, or future-state service design activities.
• Experience translating stakeholder needs, customer pain points, workflow gaps, and service goals into clear requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, process models, and implementation-ready deliverables.
• Experience supporting modern product management activities, including problem framing, customer needs analysis, backlog refinement, prioritization, roadmap support, user feedback analysis, or outcome-based planning.
• Experience analyzing complex business workflows, document-driven processes, regulated workflows, service delivery challenges, or enterprise operational needs.
• Experience supporting implementation, enhancement planning, release readiness, user acceptance testing, defect validation, post-release support, or transition-to-operations activities.
• Experience coordinating with project teams, vendors, developers, architects, business programs, local governments, State agencies, partner agencies, or external stakeholders.
• Experience developing business process models, workflow diagrams, operational procedures, functional specifications, training materials, stakeholder materials, or business communications.
• Experience supporting governance, compliance, operational readiness, data validation, reporting, issue tracking, business continuity, or service transition activities for enterprise technology services.
• Experience helping business programs clarify operational problems, define desired outcomes, evaluate solution options, and shape future-state technology capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex analytical assignments while managing multiple priorities, competing stakeholder needs, and fast-moving enterprise operational demands.

Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Pension through CALPERS
• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Medical benefits into retirement
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Cristina Granado
(279) 259-1534
cristina.granado@lci.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Alanna Dayton
(279) 228-3940
alanna.dayton@lci.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)
IT SPECIALIST III
A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your application. Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications may not be considered.
The Statement of Qualifications must be typed, no more than two pages, using Arial 12-point font, and must include the applicant's name in the header. Do not submit a cover letter in place of the Statement of Qualifications.
Please respond to the following question:
Describe your experience serving as a senior business systems analyst, product analyst, solution analyst, or similar role supporting an enterprise technology projec