JC-523056 Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a detail-oriented technology professional to support California’s emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Reporting Program. As a Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner within the Homeland Security Division’s California 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 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 in AI, policy analysis, reporting processes, sensitive information handling, or multi-stakeholder coordination is highly desirable.  

If you’re ready to support California’s AI safety and reporting efforts, we encourage you to apply. 

This position is located at 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. This is a readvertisement. If you previously applied, there is no need to reapply, as your application is still under consideration. This position will run until filled with cutoff dates for review. The first cutoff date is October 11, 2026 followed by every Sunday until filled.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

See duty statement for more information.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

DMV Pull Program:

• Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required
• The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver's License (DL)
• You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application
• Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions

Application Package Requirements:

• To have your application considered for this job opportunity:
• List the Job Code and Position Number for this position in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the 'EMPLOYMENT HISTORY' section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the 'From' and 'To' dates, including the month, day and year. Also, specify the 'Hours Per Week' that you worked and the 'Total Worked' duration in years and months. Overtime hours may be included.
• You must complete the 'DUTIES PERFORMED' on the STD. 678 ( do not note 'see attached resume' in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note that consideration will be given to work experience gained in either part-time or full-time positions, regardless of whether the position was paid, volunteer, within state service, or outside of it.
• If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts
• If selected, official transcripts will be required
• Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency
• NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered
• Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD. 678
• Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted
• If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail. **A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.****All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.****Applicants are encouraged to apply electronically.**

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Governor's Officer of Emergency Services is Chuck Callahan.