Program Manager

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.

Job Code #: JC-510742

Position #(s): -920

Working Title: Program Manager

Classification: PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

$15,263.00 - $17,336.00

Effective July 1, 2025
, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page. 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: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Communications Division/ Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment : Department Website:

Under general direction of the Communications Division Director, the Program Manager serves as the statewide lead for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and related federal broadband funding initiatives. The incumbent directs and oversees BEAD program implementation, including federal grant administration, policy development, compliance monitoring, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and supervision of multidisciplinary staff. The position ensures California’s BEAD program aligns with federal NTIA requirements, State policy direction, and Commission objectives to expand broadband access statewide.

This role exercises full managerial authority over BEAD program operations and serves as the Division’s principal advisor on BEAD policy, funding, and implementation strategy.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored.

All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience implementing and managing a federal broadband or telecommunications program, including monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program performance, and managing teams towards achievement of program goals.
• Describe your experience in managing budget execution, procurement, contracting oversight, and other administrative operations for a federal program or large-scale state program. What was your role and what challenges did you experience? How did you address them?
• Tell us about your experience in planning and organizing complex work for multiple teams at the same time, including building resource needs, allocating roles and responsibilities, and employee development.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your Cal Career Account at  Electronic applications submitted through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

Applicants who are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Applicants who completed their education…