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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
CA State Lottery
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,513.00 - $10,537.00 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: 6/25/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Information Technology Service Division (ITSD), Quality Assurance & Testing Supervisor (IT Supervisor II), the Business Analyst is responsible for identifying business needs, processes, requirements, logical system design, and testing for the California State Lottery's (Lottery) complex systems and applications. Work performed involves analysis to isolate and define unknown conditions, utilizing analytical capabilities and technologies to identify and develop solutions to critical problems. Work performed contributes to the development of major aspects of technology projects, products, and services that impact substantial numbers of users. The Business Analyst is expected to navigate through ambiguous scenarios where clear guidelines may not always be present and uses judgment and ingenuity in interpreting the intent of existing guidelines. Collaborates and works through ambiguous situations. Plans, designs, and executes programs, studies, and other work independently. Frequently recognized as a technical authority in the development and interpretation of guidelines. The duties for this position are focused on the Business Technology Management, Software Engineering, and IT Project Management domains; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed.
This position is headquartered at the Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.
When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?
People are drawn to the Lottery because we:
- Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
- Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
- Recognize individual and team contributions
- Support the importance of work-life balance
- Invest in the professional development of our team members
- Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "
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Working Conditions
- Schedule: This position supports the Lottery during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise approved by the unit manager. Weekends, long and/or irregular hours, after-hours work, and holiday work may be required.
- Travel: Statewide overnight travel may be required.
- Other: This position may be required to carry a Lottery-issued cell phone. This position may be required to be reachable outside normal business hours.
Position Details
Department Information
In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $2.2 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers® games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and SuperLotto Plus® and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot®.
Department Website: http://www.calottery.com
Special Requirements
- The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
- This position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- If you are basing your eligibility on education, (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 6/25/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 - PLEASE SEE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SECTION BELOW
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience leading or supporting IT project teams through the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with emphasis on testing readiness, quality gate reviews, and deployment validation.
- Expert knowledge and experience in business analysis including requirements elaboration and business process analysis within interdisciplinary teams.
- Expertise in problem solving using root cause analysis methodologies.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to understand and solve complex technology and business problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of resources throughout the enterprise.
- Experience with leading or supporting System Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and reprioritize work to accommodate changing priorities.
- Experience using defect tracking, issue tracking, and problem management tools and techniques.
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related technical or analytical field.
- Possession of industry-recognized certifications related to information technology issued by professional bodies such as Scrum Alliance, Project Management Institute (PMI), International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), or equivalent certifying organizations.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.calottery.com
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 822-8158
careers@calottery.com
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:Equal Employment Opportunity Office
(916) 822-8458
eeooffice@calottery.com
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
1. Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Describe your experience identifying and documenting complex business processes, including your approach to capturing both functional and non-functional software requirements specifications.
2. Quality Assurance & Software Testing: Provide examples of your experience developing and executing software test plans, test scripts, and defect management workflows, specifically highlighting any experience leading User/Customer Acceptance Testing (UAT/CAT) and performing root-cause analysis on technical issues.
3. Project Management & Lifecycle Support: Detail your experience managing single or multiple IT projects through the phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including how you track milestones, manage project artifacts, and coordinate system upgrades or maintenance with vendors and stakeholders.
Position Location
Headquarters
700 N 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
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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