IT Director (QA)

IT Manager I – Quality Assurance (QA) Policy

State Fund is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager I (QA Policy) to lead our Quality Assurance function—an essential part of delivering reliable, high-performing technology solutions that support California employers and employees.

The IT Manager I oversees the QA Policy team responsible for ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability across applications, components, and system interfaces. This role partners closely with Development, DevOps, Data Management, Network Operations, offshoring partners, and consultants to drive automation, manage testing activities, and strengthen enterprise quality practices.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the QA Policy team and guiding statewide QA practices and methodologies.

Overseeing the implementation of automation, including employee training and system/application testing.

Ensuring QA alignment with organizational priorities, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Collaborating with cross-functional IT teams on testing readiness, system reliability, and process improvements.

Providing leadership, direction, and strategic recommendations to strengthen overall product quality and customer experience.

The successful candidate will bring:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a team through modernization and automation transitions.

Experience with quality assurance methodologies, software engineering practices, and cross-functional IT collaboration.

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to drive clarity, consistency, and high-quality outcomes.

A strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and influence enterprise-level decisions.

You'll play a critical role in strengthening the reliability and performance of State Fund's technology solutions—including systems used across the organization. Your leadership directly enhances how we serve employers, employees, and partners statewide.

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