Data Governance Analyst Specialist I

Job Description And Duties The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable Data Analysis and Testing experience? We are seeking a highly motivated individual able to demonstrate effective critical thinking and analytical skills to join our team. The Data Governance Analyst Specialist I will be responsible for providing multi-faceted analysis and testing for the Enterprise Data Systems here at the Franchise Tax Board (FTB).

Our team is driving creative IT solutions to modernize FTB's technical environment, and we are looking for a self-directed individual with the ability to effectively collaborate with others and work as a team. This position requires you to be resourceful with excellent time management skills, while handling multiple assignments concurrently. Your work directly impacts the success of FTB's mission and helps Californians meet their tax obligations, which in turn funds many programs that support all Californians.

About the Job:

• Functions as a team member in the analysis, testing and implementation of software applications to meet the organization's current and evolving business needs.
• Performs effectively in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities and is responsible for analyzing business and technical requirements, considering current and future enterprise projects in order to translate the requirements into test case scenarios.
• Accurately performs test activities, and track issues/defects; providing quality assurance activities related to system test script development while working closely with other IT Partners throughout the department to troubleshoot defects and implement quality system changes.
• Works collaboratively with technical partners and business stakeholders in the implementation of technical solutions and maintains or improve the performance and availability of enterprise data using a variety of methods, scripting languages, and tools.
• Develops decision making documents to address complex and critical issues and conducts independent research and analysis to recommend cost-effective solutions and process improvements. May act in a technical or workload lead role.
• Fosters cooperative working relationships with management, IT partners and business counterparts. The Data Governance Analyst Specialist I provides services which encompass the IT domain of Software Engineering.

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-534639

Position #(s): 564-261-1402-XXX

Working Title: Data Governance Analyst Specialist I Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Experience specifically in data analysis and testing database components
• Experience with gathering and analyzing business, functional, and technical requirements; designing, developing, and maintaining design documentation and requirements; and identifying gaps in design and business requirements
• Experience designing logical test plans, writing and executing test scripts and completing follow-up results documentation
• Experience facilitating design review sessions, test walkthroughs, Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, and/or educational workshops/trainings with business and/or technical partners
• Knowledge of FTB's organizational structure, business program areas, technology architecture, tax systems, applications, processes, and functions
• Experience with testing FTB tax systems or similar integrated applications utilizing IBM Database 2 (DB2), SQL Server, Confluent, Apache Hive HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), Java/Pega, Webservice calls
• Experience using testing tools such as FileZilla, IBM DataStage, Test Hub, and Azure DevOps
• Experience analyzing and creating data formatted in Extensible Markup Language (XML) and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
• Proficiency in writing and executing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries
• Demonstrable knowledge of or experience with Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes, data integration tools and data movement methodologies
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), IT systems and processes, and experience utilizing and applying industry best practices in testing methodologies
• Ability to reason logically, identify problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions
• Strong drive for problem solving and detailed-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with all levels of staff, business and technology partners, including the ability to present ideas and explain complex technology concepts in user-friendly, plain language
• Strong work ethic with effective time management and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and workloads to meet critical timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in a team environment
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and thrive in an environment of change

Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

(916) 845-3608

Hiring Unit Contact:

NhaQuyen Bui / IT Workforce

(916) 845-6001

[email protected]

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:

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

(916) 845-2860

[email protected]

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026