IT Business Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Final Filing Date: 3/21/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

The Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Information Technology (IT) Project Management Section, Business Analysis Unit (BAU) conducts business analysis duties for IT projects that are medium to large in scope, scale, and complexity. The BAU analyst participates in efforts to resolve any system issues and is active in the IT project life cycle including requirements analysis, alternatives analysis, market research, cost benefit analysis, and facilitating the implementation of IT solutions.

Under the direction of the BAU Information Technology Supervisor II (Supervisor), the employee functions as an IT business analyst for medium and large sized IT projects within the Caltrans IT project portfolio. This work entails a variety of analytical tasks relative to project management and business analysis, including the S1BA stage gate of the Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) as defined in the State Information Management Manual (SIMM). The employee will prepare project data sheets, workplans, status updates, requirements matrices, system specifications, and recommendations related to technical solutions. The employee will analyze, review, and prepare documentation of policies, compliance, and procedures as outlined in the California Project Management Framework (CA-PMF), State Administrative Manual (SAM), and SIMM.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. If not working remotely, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting using a personal computer. The employee may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room that maintains an approximate temperature of 70 degrees. The employee may be required to travel. When available, a State vehicle will be provided. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. If the employee utilizes their own personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses. Some weekend or after-hours may be required. The employee must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours.

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Resume and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) are required.

The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than one page in length.

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