INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

State Compensation Insurance Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance, established in 1914. They are seeking an Information Technology Specialist I to provide expertise in security testing, perform QA testing, and improve testing processes while collaborating with management and security teams. Responsibilities Provide expertise in all technical aspects of security testing and understand the manual testing scope Perform functional and non-functional QA testing Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies based on project needs and industry trends Write and document test scripts Provide test estimates for proposed projects Constantly look for opportunities to improve testing processes Establish and document testing standards, scenarios, cases and data Encourage innovation of process and creative testing methodologies Work closely with management to determine feasibility of product features Work with the QA testing and information security teams to ensure the effectiveness of application security controls Filing defects accurately with detailed information that aids in defect resolution Responsible for assuring that output from the software development process includes adequate identification and interpretation of product requirements, such as a) traceability requirements, b) test requirements, c) usability requirements, etc Promote high quality, scalability and timely completion of testing timelines Provide management with status of testing activities Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to QA team members Skills Provide expertise in all technical aspects of security testing and understand the manual testing scope Perform functional and non-functional QA testing Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies based on project needs and industry trends Write and document test scripts Provide test estimates for proposed projects Constantly look for opportunities to improve testing processes Establish and document testing standards, scenarios, cases and data Encourage innovation of process and creative testing methodologies Work closely with management to determine feasibility of product features Work with the QA testing and information security teams to ensure the effectiveness of application security controls Filing defects accurately with detailed information that aids in defect resolution Responsible for assuring that output from the software development process includes adequate identification and interpretation of product requirements, such as a) traceability requirements, b) test requirements, c) usability requirements, etc Promote high quality, scalability and timely completion of testing timelines Provide management with status of testing activities Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to QA team members Must reside in California upon appointment Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and/or statement of qualifications if required Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held 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) Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered 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 Resume is required and must be included 10+ years of experience working as a Functional, Data or Business Analyst 5+ years experience in MS Word, Excel(Advanced), Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project and Quality Center 7+ years of customer interfacing experience – project oversight, customer presentation Work with business and IT to ensure accurate business requirements captured Work closely with project manager to clearly define requirements scope and manage change requests Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Comfortable working in a flexible Agile development environment Working knowledge of Linux and Windows Prior experience in the insurance industry is a plus Benefits Health Benefits Program (CalPERS) Retirement (CalPERS) Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions Dental, Vision 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance Program Group Legal Services Insurance Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave Flex Elect Reimbursement Program Wellness and Recognition Alternate Work Schedules Transit Pass Program Tuition Reimbursement Dependent Scholarship Program Leadership Training Mentoring Program Company Overview State Compensation Insurance Fund is a non-profit organization that provides workers compensation insurance. It was founded in 1914, and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship State Compensation Insurance Fund has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.