Information Technology Manager

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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-507647

position #(s): -015

working title: privacy oversight manager

classification: information technology manager i

salary range: $9,387.00 - $12,579.00

# of positions: 1

work location: sacramento county

telework: hybrid

job type: permanent, full time

work shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm

work week: monday – friday

the employment development department (edd) is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the edd has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the golden state. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.

Working at edd presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with edd.

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this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

are you seeking a fast‑paced, challenging role that offers valuable privacy experience, diverse tasks, and regular interaction with managers and staff in the information technology branch?

the employment development department is looking for an experienced privacy expert to head the agency's privacy program and act as the top authority on both state and federal privacy laws. This position involves applying advanced privacy‑by‑design, privacy governance, and compliance strategies to create, implement, and manage organizational privacy controls. These controls aim to safeguard personal data, meet breach‑notification legal requirements, and support the department's key initiatives.

• strategic privacy leadership - define and communicate the department‑wide privacy vision, aligning it with the california information practices act, state administrative manual chapter 5300, and nist privacy framework. Translate strategic intent into practical privacy controls across all business units.
• privacy policy enforcement - draft, maintain, and enforce privacy policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure all system owners complete privacy impact assessments (pias) / privacy threshold assessments (ptas) and publish required notice on collection statements.
• regulatory & legal coordination - partner with legal, risk, contracts, and disclosure officers to embed privacy requirements in data sharing agreements, vendor contracts, and procurement processes. Prepare and certify breach notification notices in accordance with cal. Civ. Code 1798 - 1798.78
• privacy by design implementation - lead a dedicated team that integrates privacy controls early in the software development lifecycle (sdlc) using the nist privacy framework and industry best practices (data minimization, purpose limitation, built‑in security).
• e‑discovery & litigation support - supervise privacy analysts handling legal holds, subpoenas, and search warrants. Ensure compliance with the edd electronic access standard, data sharing agreements, and acceptable use policies during investigations.
• stakeholder advisory & reporting - advise senior leadership on privacy risk, emerging regulations, and strategic initiatives. Deliver executive briefings, quarterly kpi reports (pta/pia completion rates, breach notification turnaround, privacy by design adoption), and act as the primary internal/external point of contact for privacy inquiries and data subject requests.
• vendor & contract oversight - work with procurement to embed confidentiality clauses in vendor contracts, train contract monitors, and…