Deputy CIO (Principal Manager II)

The Deputy CIO of the Information Technology office plays a pivotal leadership role, working closely with the Judicial Council CIO and executive leadership to support the development and execution of enterprise-wide technology strategies, policies, and tactical decisions that align with the agency’s mission and goals.

This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day IT operations, project delivery, infrastructure management, and staff performance, while ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and cybersecurity standards. The Deputy CIO drives digital transformation initiatives, enhances service delivery, and manages organizational risk through strategic planning and cross-departmental collaboration.

Key responsibilities include leading efforts in the daily operational efficiency of all information technology services, cloud adoption, data governance, and IT modernization. The Deputy CIO also serves as a key representative of IT leadership in budget planning, stakeholder engagement, and legislative matters.

The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations.

Duties

• Serves as a partner with the CIO in shaping and executing branch-wide IT strategy and goals that align with the mission of the Judicial Council and the Judicial Branch.
• Operational Oversight of Information Technology Services.
• Project and Portfolio Management.
• Leadership and Staff Development.
• Develop, maintain and foster relationships with branch technology stakeholders including JC CIO, staff, technology customers at all courts, the JCC, justice partners and the public, vendors and services providers, branch governance leaders, JCC executives, executive and legislative branch representatives, and state and local technology collaboratives and professional organizations.
• Supervisory duties.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal technology-related statutes and law, California Rules of Court, JCC policies, oversight agency directives, audit policy and guidelines, and ensure office-wide adherence to industry best practice.

Salary

• $11,866 - $17,798/month

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, and seven (7) years of professional analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.

An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline and four (4) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment authorization to work in the United States will be required.

How to Apply

This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2025.

To complete the online application, please visit www.courts.ca.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 6500.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260.

Benefits

Some highlights of our benefits package include:
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.