Job Posting: Deputy Director of the Digital Identity Program

Department of Technology

JC-510614
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Deputy Director of the Digital Identity Program
C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 4/5/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Digital Strategy Officer, Office of Digital Services (ODS), the Deputy Director of the Digital Identity Program will be responsible for leading the statewide digital identity program. The Digital ID program sets forth policy, guidelines, deployment, and customer engagement of digital identity solutions across the state of California to ensure that California residents can access digital services and create opportunities. In partnership with State of California departments and agencies, the program also helps facilitate effectiveness and efficiency in state of California digital service delivery. The program provides a consistent, secure, privacy enabled, reliable, and consent-based method to authenticate and identify a California resident when that resident accesses the subset of digital state services.

 

CA Residency:

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.


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

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.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-510614
Position #(s):
695-542-7500-001
Working Title:
Deputy Director of the Digital Identity Program
Classification:
C. E. A.
$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B
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

Department Information

The California Department of Technology (CDT) is the guardian of public data, a leader in information technology (IT) services and solutions and has broad responsibility and authority over all aspects of technology in California state government, including policy formation, interagency coordination, IT project oversight, information security, technology service delivery, and advocacy. 
 
As an industry leader, we are committed to partnering with state and local government and educational entities to deliver digital services, develop innovative and responsive solutions for business needs, and provide quality assurance for state government IT projects and services. Our success and legacy of service is reliant upon our highly talented, dedicated, and diverse workforce, for it is our individual cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities that spark our collaborative strength and innovative approach to serving the State of California. 
Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov

Special Requirements

For a complete list of the required Knowledge & Required Abilities, see our customized Examination Bulletin that is attached to the duty statement portion of this announcement.

Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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: 4/5/2026

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 Technology
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources/Patricia Allgayer – JC-510614
Selection Services Unit
P.O. Box 1810
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Technology
Drop Off 2nd Floor Security
Human Resources
10860 Gold Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Drop Off at 2nd Floor Security - Attn: Patricia Allgayer – JC-510614
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Please see the area of this bulletin titled STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS for specific instructions and the 4 categories that must be addressed.
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:

  • Executive product and policy leader with expertise on digital identity solutions and abias for action for customer engagement, customer centricity, and strategic communications. This includes: understanding of digital identity frameworks, policies,and guidelines, as well as Biometric Data, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Centralized identity system architecture.
  •      Extensive experience leading teams, with ability to communicate and engage with diverse stakeholders in and outside of CDT, including California legislature,Government Operations Agency, Governor’s Office, and state departments and agencies.
  •     Experience with implementing security policies, data privacy policies and legal policies.
  •     Executive presence and internal / external communication skills, including storytelling as demonstrated by strong written and verbal communication skills, strong negotiating skills, and particularly the ability to represent the California Department of Technology effectively within the Administration, control agencies, Legislature, key customers, stakeholders, privacy and advocacy groups and internal staff.
  •     Experience in obtaining buy-in and providing leadership to a large group of multi-disciplinary team members that do not report directly to the incumbent.
  •     Knowledge of the structure, organization and function of a variety of technology disciplines, as well as local, State and federal initiatives and programs.
  •     Ability to anticipate and manage complex issues affecting many organizations, including the ability to develop policy and integrate all aspects of a strategy to assure resolution ofissues.
  •     Proven track record of gaining the confidence and trust of individuals in key positions inthe department’s customer base.

Examination Information

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.

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

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.

Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Patricia Allgayer
(279) 216-0632
patricia.allgayer@state.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:
Melissa Carlin
(916) 460-9867
melissa.carlin@state.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

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

  • A Standard original State application (Form 678) is required to apply for this examination and hiring selection.

  • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should address each of the four questions below. Your SOQ must be no more than four pages in total, use 12-point Arial font, and have one-inch margins.

Please number each question and provide your answer immediately following the corresponding number. Each response should directly answer the question while incorporating relevant education, training, and experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Where assistive tools may be used, responses within the SOQ should be your own original work. Applicants must write in their own words and avoid plagiarism. Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification.

Each candidate’s SOQ must clearly and concisely identify experience in the following 4 categories and be formatted in the same manner as shown below:

CATEGORIES TO ADDRESS ON SOQ

1.Executive Leadership and Engagement Experience

Describe your experience providing executive-level leadership and oversight of organizations. In your response, outline your experience engaging with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at the highest levels, including the executive branch, the Legislature, and industry partners.

2.Policy Influence and Policy Development

Describe your experience influencing and developing policy across a broad range of stakeholders and organizations. In your response, explain how this experience would support the objectives and goals of the Office of Digital Services. Additionally, describe your experience coordinating policy development and standards with government entities, industry partners, and other organizations, including your role in advancing policy adoption across government and enterprise environments.

3.Digital Identity Technology Product Experience

Describe your experience leading the development or implementation of distributed authentication systems, digital identity platforms, or other emerging technologies, and explain how these technologies can influence access to digital services. In your response, provide examples from your experience that demonstrate your background in product development, digital security, individual privacy protection, and emerging technologies.

4.Strategic Communications Experience

Describe your experience using strategic communications to articulate the value and impact of digital identity and related technology solutions as part of digital service delivery. In your response, provide specific examples of how you have applied communication strategies to highlight the impact of digital identity solutions and related technology efforts.

Note: A resume does not service as a Statement of Qualifications.
Candidates who do not follow the filing instructions will be disqualified from the examination

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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