Job Posting: EDR Technical Director, CEA B

Franchise Tax Board

JC-510765
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EDR Technical Director, CEA B
C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,887.00 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: 4/12/2026

Job Description and Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking executive to serve as the EDR Technical Director. Under the broad policy direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the EDR Technical Director functions as the executive-level project director responsible for planning, governing, and delivering the next Enterprise Data to Revenue (EDR) project. This large, multi-year initiative will replace and modernize FTB’s accounting systems, ensuring they meet future business, financial, operational, and statewide technology requirements.

The EDR Technical Director works in close partnership with the EDR Business Director to ensure tight alignment between technical strategies and business objectives, seamless coordination across project workstreams, and unified delivery of the modernization effort. Together, the two directors provide joint leadership over the project’s direction, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and overall success.

The EDR Technical Director provides enterprise leadership over the project’s technical strategy, system architecture, integration approach, and implementation planning. The incumbent ensures modernization decisions support long-term departmental goals, statewide IT policies, and enterprise technology standards. This position also represents FTB’s business and technical interests within the broader Tax Systems Modernization (TSM) program and other large IT initiatives with financial or administrative system dependencies.

As part of the Executive Management Team, the EDR Technical Director plays a critical role in shaping enterprise technology direction, advising on policy and governance, and ensuring alignment between modernization projects, operational stability, and statewide mandates. This role requires an executive with demonstrated success leading large, complex system replacement projects, managing cross-functional teams, and navigating high-visibility environments with multiple stakeholder groups.

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

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for limited remote working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework. This is subject to change.

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-510765
Position #(s):
564-201-7500-XXX
Working Title:
EDR Technical Director, CEA B
Classification:
C. E. A.
$12,131.00 - $14,887.00 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

Mission of the Franchise Tax Board:

Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns, and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.

FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

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

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance.  Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929.

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: 4/12/2026

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:

Franchise Tax Board
Classification and Hiring Unit
Attn: Exams Unit - Alyse Werlich
P.O. Box 550
Sacramento, CA 95812-0550

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Franchise Tax Board
Classification and Hiring Unit
Exams Unit - Alyse Werlich
9646 Butterfield Way
Sacramento, CA 95827
Drop-off at Welcome Center in Main Lobby (May be non-operational on weekends and holidays)
07:00 AM - 06:00 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 -

    The Statement of Qualification is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications to qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should:

    • Be typed using Arial Regular 12-point font.
    • 1-inch margins.
    • Be no more than three pages in length.
    • Specifically answer each item separately and number them on the Statement of Qualifications in the same order as the Desirable Qualifications.

    Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the examination process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination.

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:
  1. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders (executive leadership, cross-functional teams, state agencies, vendors, and legislative bodies) to drive consensus and project success.
  2. Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networks, hardware, software, storage, cybersecurity, privacy standards, and application development methodologies.
  3. Ability to manage complex IT portfolios and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and compliance requirements.
  4. Skill to evaluate emerging technologies, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and oversee procurement and contracting processes for large-scale IT solutions.
  5. Ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships and contracts; establish, monitor, and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery; and proactively challenge vendor practices when necessary to protect the State’s interests.
  6. Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to IT projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, security standards, and data privacy requirements.
  7. Ability to analyze critical issues, formulate policy recommendations, and coordinate implementation across multiple organizational units.
  8. Skill to lead enterprise-scale IT modernization initiatives, including legacy system replacement, cloud migration, and digital transformation strategies.

Examination Information

The results of this examination may be used to fill subsequent vacancies in this position within the next twelve months.

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.

In addition, Franchise Tax Board offers the following:

  • Convenient transportation and commuting options include: Light Rail stop, bicycle lockers, free parking, and carpool/vanpool opportunities.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Alyse Werlich
(916) 845-3106
Alyse.Werlich@ftb.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 Office
(916) 845-2860
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.

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