Information Technology Specialist​/Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner

Job Posting:

Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

JC-523056 -

JC-523056 - Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 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: 9/13/2026

Cal OES is seeking adetail-orientedtechnologyprofessional to support California’s emerging
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Safety Reporting Program . As aCyber Policy and Strategy Planner within the Homeland Security Division’sCalifornia Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC), you will help design and refine AI safety policies, playbooks, and procedures, analyze critical incident submissions, and prepare clear,accurate summaries and legislative reports.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing AI safety incident reports,compiling and interpreting data for annual reporting, coordinating with partners from the California Cybersecurity Integration Center  (Cal-CSIC), California Department of Technology (CDT), and others while supporting continuous improvement of statewide reporting processes.

The ideal candidate has deep technical and cybersecurity subject matter expertise,is a strong writer and critical thinker who can manage multiple assignments, interpret laws and policies and their technical implications, communicate clearly with executives and stakeholders, and work collaboratively in a fast moving environment. Experience inAI,policy analysis, reporting processes, sensitive information handling, or multi-stakeholder coordination is highly desirable.

This position islocatedat our Mather Campus and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which may include up to one day of remote work per week. Additional in-office days may be required based on business needs.

The position is a 12-month limited term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. This position is pending final budget approval.

See duty statement for more information.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025), which reduces employee pay in exchange for leave credits. The reduction amount and leave credits vary by bargaining unit. Salary range(s) listed do not reflect this temporary reduction.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,625.00 - $11,557.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

In Office

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

Cal OES is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.
Homeland Security is the coordinated effort to ensure we are prepared to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats and acts of terrorism, plus other man-made or natural disasters or catastrophes. It requires a risk management process in order to ensure California has the right capabilities in place to manage those hazards that pose the greatest risk to the State, its people, and its critical infrastructure and key resources.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to…