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California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration JC-517711 WIC Assistant Project Director INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I $9,387.00 - $12,579.00 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: 5/18/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Job Description and Duties Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)? At OTSI, your work directly improves the health and well-being of Californians. We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high-impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide. We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value. Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve. If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens! The California EBT Project is responsible for automating the issuance, delivery, redemption, settlement, and reconciliation of California's food, cash and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program benefits. The WIC Assistant Project Director will direct and manage the ongoing operations of WIC EBT including direct communications with the WIC EBT services contractor and the project sponsor CDPH. Under general direction of the ITM II, the ITM I has full management responsibility to plan, direct, organize, and manage the day-to-day activities of California’s WIC EBT services. Direct and manage the ongoing operations of the WIC EBT including direct communications with the WIC EBT services contractor and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Direct and oversee staff (state and consultant) responsible for oversight support and monitoring of the California WIC EBT system, electronic funds transfer service offerings in California, and other WIC EBT-related services. Working Conditions PLP: On July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details. Telework This position is currently eligible for telework opportunities. This position is currently [Insert. standards telework option]. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the OTSI and is subject to operational needs. Reporting Location: Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The OTSI office location for this position is: 2870 Gateway Oaks Drive Sacramento, CA 95833 Travel reimbursement considerations take into account an employee’s home address and designated reporting location and are subject to applicable policies, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions Position Details Job Code #: JC-517711 Position #(s): 791-717-1405-901 Working Title: WIC Assistant Project Director Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I $9,387.00 - $12,579.00 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: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Visit our website: Office of Technology and Solutions Integration | Home page The CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan provides more information about us including our strategic goals and priorities. Special Requirements Simple Application