An important leadership position is now available. As an executive, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, the best ideas will flourish. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

What difference will you make for California?

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director, Employment Development Department (EDD), the Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs Director is responsible for the implementation of EDD's Strategic Plan. The Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs Director plays a lead role in the development and communication of EDD's Strategic Plan and Balanced Scorecard. The Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs Director serves as a member of EDD's Executive Staff and participates extensively in decision-making processes. The incumbent is responsible for communicating with all levels of management in the department; making policy and program decisions; and putting in place controls and feedback mechanisms to ensure the continued success of initiatives.

The Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs Director serves as a high-level resource to provide the Director and Chief Deputy Director objective, independent advice and recommendations on significant policy issues and/or activities affecting the full range of departmental programs. The Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs Director serves as a key advisor and resource to departmental management regarding policy and program development and has the authority to commit the department to a course of action.

The Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs Director must have a broad understanding of state and federal legislation, Executive Orders, technology policies, contract language and other statutory regulations relating to the State's project management and oversight framework, governance, and acquisition. The Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs Director must demonstrate tact and political acumen when interacting with executives, lobbyists, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.

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

Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. C. E. A. Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #: JC-487381

Position #(s): 280-381-7500-001

Working Title: Director, Executive Strategy and Contractual Affairs

Classification: C. E. A. $11,778.00 - $14,032.00 B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility: Mail In Address

Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations throughout the state and offers a wide variety of services to millions of Californians under the Job Service, Unemployment Insurance (UI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Workforce Investment, and Labor Market Information programs. As California's largest tax collection agency, EDD also handles the audit and collection of payroll taxes and maintains employment records for more than 17 million California workers.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Special Requirements 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 on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 8/19/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Employment Development Department Mail In Address Attn: Haley Versoza MIC 54 Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54 PO Box 826880 Sacramento , CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Employment Development Department Drop Off Address Attn: Haley Versoza EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar) 722 Capitol Mall Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the examination for the CEA position. Applications must include a SOQ which describes how your work experience, and education qualify you for this position. Your response must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and not less than 12-point font. Your response must be numbered and address each of the questions listed in the Statement of Qualifications section of the job posting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in elimination from the exam. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Please see the Statement of Qualifications section.

Examination Information

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov Human Resources Contact: Haley Versoza (916) 651-7095 haley.versoza@EDD.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 654-8434 Accessibility@edd.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the examination for the CEA position.

Applications must include a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) which describes how your work experience and education qualify you for this position. Your response must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and not less than 12-point font. CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A SOQ WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAM. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE SOQ.

A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be completed in the exact order the following factors are presented:

Demonstrated experience making mission critical or politically sensitive decisions with significant organizational impact in a limited amount of time. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

Demonstrated experience delivering critical messages or leading discussions that required clarity and persuasion. What specific strategies did you use to engage and persuade your audience? You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

Demonstrated experience communicating complex and sensitive information to stakeholders with competing priorities and ensuring that all stakeholders shared a common goal. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

Demonstrated experience addressing a conflict where multiple stakeholders struggled to reach a mutually acceptable resolution to a complex and sensitive problem. What was the resolution to the problem and outcome to the situation? You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

Demonstrated experience identifying necessary changes at the organizational level. How did you prepare the organization and the involved employees for that change? You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.