Technology Strategy & Delivery Analyst

Professional Services Analyst

We are looking for an individual who excels in maturing successful and inspiring programs that are key to the department's success in embracing new and existing technologies. The role focuses on providing analysis, development, configuration, and practical experience on existing and emerging technical capabilities that align with the strategic design and function of FTB's current and future business processes and technology solutions.

Your work will involve solving business problems through technology, educating customers and technical teams on technology, and continually moving the department toward our “To‑Be” state via service delivery engagements.

Job Code: JC-524828
Position #: 564‑213‑1402‑XXX
Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
Salary: $6,513.00 – $8,729.00 A / $7,163.00 – $9,599.00 B / $7,864.00 – $10,537.00 C
Number of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• Analyze and recommend emerging technologies, such as cloud-native architecture, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and new system architecture patterns, to support the department’s strategic goals.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy production‑level applications using general‑purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) and other relevant tools.

• Serve as a liaison between business and IT stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance and comprehensive documentation.

• Manage technology projects from conception through deployment and ongoing support, ensuring secure coding practices and adherence to cybersecurity principles.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles related to emerging technologies, such as cloud‑native architecture, to evaluate their potential application within the organization.
• Knowledge of principles related to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), to evaluate their potential application within the organization.
• Knowledge of various system architecture patterns and design patterns to make informed decisions when designing systems with new technologies.
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices to ensure new technology implementations do not introduce unnecessary vulnerabilities.
• Ability to quickly absorb and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and tools in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills to deconstruct complex technical challenges, evaluate trade‑offs between different solutions, and innovate with emerging tools.
• Proficiency in at least one general‑purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java) and the aptitude to quickly become proficient in others as required by new technologies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, articulate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders, and create comprehensive documentation for transitioning support to operational teams.
• Experience with software development, building and maintaining production‑level applications.
• Experience with taking one or more technology projects from concept through deployment and into ongoing support.
• Experience exploring and implementing non‑standard or emerging technologies.
• Experience formally and informally presenting information to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact: (916) 845‑3608
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jaime Sanchez / IT Workforce (916) 845‑7100
Email:

Reasonable Accommodations:
Please direct requests to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. Any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) should be addressed to the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact: EEO Office, (916) 845‑2860

California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)

Final Filling Date: 7/27/2026