Closing Date: 2nd September, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Why join California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)?
At CalHHS OTSI, your work directly improves the health and well-being of Californians. We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high-impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide.
We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value. Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve.
If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens!
About This Role:
OTSI is looking for an experienced attorney, with strong independent legal judgment and expertise in information technology related law, to provide legal counsel and support for difficult, complex, and sensitive Data Privacy and Information Technology (IT) related matters.
The Senior Attorney, Data Privacy and Technology, (Attorney IV)* serves as a legal expert, supporting the more complex, difficult and sensitive legal issues as they relate to data privacy, protection of health information, open government, public contracting law, state and federal government IT procurement law, and other emerging IT and Data areas that have a significant impact on OTSI operations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to drafting and reviewing the more challenging and complex IT related agreements/contracts, preparing legal opinions, participating in high profile contract negotiations, and advising/providing consolation for OTSI executives, managers, and project teams.
The position also works collaboratively with internal and external partners such as other OTSI attorneys, staff, leadership, and other state entities to resolve the more complex, difficult and sensitive legal issues. This position represents OTSI before state and federal oversight entities, supports development of policies and legislation, assists with information security reviews, and responds to Public Records Act requests.
If you want to be part of a team of attorneys that values collaboration, innovation, leadership, accountability to deliver positive outcomes that ultimately improve services for Californians apply today!
Do you have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Jesus Lerma (jesus.lerma@otsi.ca.gov). We are here to help!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33032192&name=CombinedDutyStatement.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Please see the Telework Information section below for telework and reporting location details.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Visit our website: Office of Technology and Solutions Integration | Home page (https://www.osi.ca.gov/)
The CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan (https://www.osi.ca.gov/CalHHS%20IT%20and%20Data%20Strat%20Plan-March-2024-Web508-v4.pdf) provides more information about us including our strategic goals and priorities.
Special Requirements:
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700): This position is responsible for the participating in, influencing, and/or the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. As a result, this position is subject to the CalHHS Conflict of Interest Code. The selected candidate is required to file a Form 700 when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.
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: 9/2/2026
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:
- Attorney IV (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5780)
- Attorney III (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=528346)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33032192&name=CombinedDutyStatement.pdf)
Department Information:
Visit our website: Office of Technology and Solutions Integration | Home page (https://www.osi.ca.gov/)
The CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan (https://www.osi.ca.gov/CalHHS%20IT%20and%20Data%20Strat%20Plan-March-2024-Web508-v4.pdf) provides more information about us including our strategic goals and priorities.
Special Requirements:
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700): This position is responsible for the participating in, influencing, and/or the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. As a result, this position is subject to the CalHHS Conflict of Interest Code. The selected candidate is required to file a Form 700 when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.
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: 9/2/2026
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:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration
N/A
Attn: JC-528346
2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
N/A
Attn: JC-528346
2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration
N/A
JC-528346
2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
N/A
JC-528346
2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:
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:
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.
- Other - Cover Letter – Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing your interest and why you are the best candidate for this position.
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:
- Knowledge of data privacy laws, health information privacy, research compliance regulations and the laws governing the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects.
- Demonstrated addressing cross-jurisdictional, cross-disciplinary challenges in tech and data transactions, privacy breaches, and compliance matters.
- Familiarity with open government laws and public records requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with IT procurement, government contracting, and/or technology law.
- Demonstrated experience advising private and/or public sector leaders on complex, difficult, and sensitive legal issues.
- Demonstrated experience with complex research and legal research and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to qu
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