State of California

Job Description and Duties

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Commissioner, Administration and Licensing Services Branch (DC ALSB), the incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of high level policy, standards, procedures and guidelines for information technology projects; serves as a key advisor to the DC ALSB, and the Chief Deputy Insurance Commissioner on a wide variety of information technology issues; provides leadership and policy direction for the activities of the Information Technology Division; participates on National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) task forces at the direction of the Chief Deputy Insurance Commissioner, and ensures that investment in technology results in improved business processes and service delivery system.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

This position is located at the CDI Headquarters in Sacramento.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Works in a high-rise building.
• May telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-496783

Position #(s):

413-107-7500-001

Working Title:

CEA B, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Division

Classification:

C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $21,370.00 B - Please note that CDI has the discretion to negotiate the salary on this bulletin depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and background.

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:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility:

CDI Examinations

Department Information

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) was created in 1868 as part of a national system of state-based insurance regulation. The insurance market place has changed dramatically over time, but consumer protection continues to be the core of CDI's mission.

Led by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the California Department of Insurance is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. All of CDI's functions, including overseeing insurer solvency, licensing agents and brokers, conducting market conduct reviews, resolving consumer complaints, and investigating and prosecuting insurance fraud, are to protect consumers.

Our nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work diligently to protect Californians from insurance rates that are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, oversee insurer solvency to pay claims, set standards for agents and broker licensing, perform market conduct reviews of insurance companies, resolve consumer complaints, and investigate and prosecute insurance fraud.

CDI’s shared core values of Integrity, Dedication, Accountability, Adaptability, and Teamwork serve as our foundation. They embody who we are as an organization, what we believe in, and where we are going. As public servants, we strive to adhere to these core principles and reflect them in our interactions with each other, our stakeholders, and all Californians.

This position is located in Sacramento.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

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: 11/21/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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:

Department of Insurance

CDI Examinations

Attn: Exam Unit-CEA B, Deputy Commissioner, ITD

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Insurance

CDI Examinations

Exam Unit-CEA B, Deputy Commissioner, ITD

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Follow drop-off instructions provided in lobby

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 serves as the examination for this CEA recruitment and must be included with your application. See section below for details.

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

• Ability to plan and coordinate the operations of information technology and systems installation.
• Ability to analyze administrative and technical problems involving information technology and telecommunications, make decisions and take appropriate action.
• Experience overseeing the procurement of a major technology solutions.
• Experience in strategic enterprise visioning and in the development and implementation of enterprise policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to set goals and expectations; encourage growth and initiative at all levels; use sound judgment in managing staff; coach and mentor employees to create a work environment that stimulates learning, encourages growth, and recognizes individual achievements to ensure peak performance.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Experience working as a member of statewide information technology workgroups providing support, input, influence, direction, and leadership to promote enterprise vision, values, and services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Insurance Commissioner, Executive staff, departmental Division and Bureau Chiefs, vendors and company executives, NAIC members, control agency representatives and members of the Legislature.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, fiscal, and human resources management, and the Department's EEO Program objectives.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to creating and fostering an environment that consistently emphasizes the Department's core values.

Examination Information

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and serves as the examination for this CEA recruitment. It identifies the critical factors required in job success for this CEA position. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letters and resumes will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be submitted along with a completed State Application STD 678 Form.

Instructions for responses to the individual SOQ factors listed below are as follows:

• The SOQ document must be titled as "Statement of Qualifications" or "SOQ"
• Responses must be numbered in the same order as outlined below
• You must use specific examples of your education, training and experience
• You must specify years of experience
• The SOQ must be typed, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font, and no more than three (3) single-sided pages in length
• Your SOQ must include your name and JC# in the upper right corner

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who do not follow these instructions or do not submit the SOQ will be disqualified from this examination.

SOQ Factors:

1. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your success in building and sustaining effective partnerships with executive leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to advance strategic information technology initiatives and departmental priorities.

2. Provide examples that demonstrate your knowledge of and experience with implementing information technology initiatives, highlight major organizational transformational technology initiatives successfully implemented, and the need for these initiatives and the value they delivered.

3. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to make policy recommendations on critical issues and coordinate associated activities of the Executive staff and line management. Provide examples of downstream impact of policies on IT controls and implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with these controls.

4. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your knowledge of cybersecurity risk management. Provide examples of your experience addressing security findings in an Independent Security Assessment, and contributing to a Plan of Action and Milestones to address such findings.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

Please note that CDI has the discretion to negoitate the salay on this bulletin depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and background.

CEA benefit information can be found on CalHR's website at: CEA Benefits

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

CDIExaminations@insurance.ca.gov

(916) 492-3300

CDIExaminations@insurance.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:

EEO Officer

(916) 492-3024

OCR@insurance.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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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