Privacy Oversight Manager – Employment Development Department

Employment Development Department
JC-507647
– Privacy Oversight Manager
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I
$9,387.00 – $12,579.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/21/2026

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

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you seeking a fast-paced, challenging role that offers valuable privacy experience, diverse tasks, and regular interaction with managers and staff in the Information Technology Branch?

The Employment Development Department is looking for an experienced privacy expert to head the agency’s privacy program and act as the top authority on both state and federal privacy laws. This position involves applying advanced privacy-by-design, privacy governance, and compliance strategies to create, implement, and manage organizational privacy controls. These controls aim to safeguard personal data, meet breach-notification legal requirements, and support the department’s key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Privacy Leadership  – Define and communicate the department-wide privacy vision, aligning it with the California Information Practices Act, State Administrative Manual Chapter?5300, and NIST Privacy Framework. Translate strategic intent into practical privacy controls across all business units.
Privacy Policy Enforcement  – Draft, maintain, and enforce privacy policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure all system owners complete Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) / Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs) and publish required Notice on Collection statements.
Regulatory & Legal Coordination  – Partner with Legal, Risk, Contracts, and Disclosure Officers to embed privacy requirements in data sharing agreements, vendor contracts, and procurement processes. Prepare and certify breach notification notices in accordance with Cal. Civ. Code §§?1798.82_1798.84.
Privacy by Design Implementation  – Lead a dedicated team that integrates privacy controls early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using the NIST Privacy Framework and industry best practices (data minimization, purpose limitation, built-in security).
e-Discovery & Litigation Support  – Supervise privacy analysts handling legal holds, subpoenas, and search warrants. Ensure compliance with the EDD Electronic Access Standard, data sharing agreements, and acceptable use policies during investigations.
Stakeholder Advisory & Reporting  – Advise senior leadership on privacy risk, emerging regulations, and strategic initiatives. Deliver executive briefings, quarterly KPI reports (PTA/PIA completion rates, breach notification turnaround, privacy by design adoption), and act as the primary internal/external point of contact for privacy inquiries and data subject requests.
Vendor & Contract Oversight  – Work with Procurement to embed confidentiality clauses in vendor contracts, train contract monitors, and monitor third-party compliance with state and federal privacy standards.
Team Mentorship & Training  – Coach and develop privacy analysts, associates, and other staff in privacy best practices, regulatory requirements, and investigative techniques.
Continuous Improvement  – Research evolving privacy legislation and emerging technologies; recommend enhancements to privacy controls, monitoring tools, and audit processes to keep the department ahead of privacy threats.
Supervisory AuthorityReports to the CEA B (Chief Executive Analyst, B) and serves as the department’s subject matter expert on privacy statutes.
Direct supervision of a privacy analyst team (approximately five? full-time equivalents) and indirect oversight of e-discovery staff.
The Privacy Oversight Manager will ensure that the EDD’s data practices remain compliant, secure, and aligned with the highest standards of privacy stewardship, while supporting the agency’s broader cybersecurity and modernization objectives.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Position is located at EDD’s newly built headquarters located at 1416 9th street, Sacramento, California.

Benefits of working at this brand new location include:

Fitness center with showers
Secure bike storage
Work café with micro market
Two private outdoor courtyards for employees
100% cost coverage of public transit including light rail, bus, or licensed public conveyance.
Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
Close to the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% – 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

Typical Office Environment

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-507647
Position #(s):
280-390-1405-015
Working Title:
Privacy Oversight Manager
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I$9,387.00 – $12,579.00
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:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday – Friday
Department Information
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations.  For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State.  In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.  Working at EDD presents many opportunities.  If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Information Technology Manager I Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.
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: 2/21/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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: Job Control #507647
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: Job Control #507647
EDD/Human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby
Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM – 04:30 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 required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications –
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
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.
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:
Confident public speaker; able to present complex privacy concepts clearly to senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of privacy analysts, e-discovery staff, and supporting contractors.
History of delivering innovative, organization-wide improvements that enhance data-privacy controls and reduce risk.
Solid grasp of public sector administration  budgeting, personnel management, program analysis, planning, and evaluation as they relate to privacy governance.
Practical experience in succession planning and workforce development for privacy and security roles.
Ability to perform under pressure when faced with tight deadlines, staffing fluctuations, or shifting budget constraints.
Demonstrated skill in building cooperative relationships with diverse internal and external business partners (legal, risk, IT, vendors, regulators).
Proven aptitude for identifying and responding to current and future stakeholder needs, translating them into privacy-focused solutions.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Manrajpreet Singh Atwal
(916) 982-1042
Manrajpreet.Atwal@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 Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. The SOQ should be typed and not more than one page in length, not less than 12-point font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch, including your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include a response to the statement(s) below, including specific examples:

We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.

Please restate the questions with your response.

Describe how your work experience and education qualify you for the role and responsibilities of this position based on the desirable qualifications and the duty statement.
Explain how you have led a privacy by design program or initiative that integrated privacy controls into the software development lifecycle, data-sharing agreements, or vendor contracts. Highlight your role in coordinating with legal, IT, procurement, and external regulators, and describe the tangible benefits realized by the organization.
Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statement(s) above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of “Not Qualified.”

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

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.