Engaged California Program Director

Engaged California Program Director, Office of Data and Innovation (JC-536779, Career Executive Assignment B). Verified in full on CalCareers on 2026-10-29. Surfaced by the 2026-10-29 HiringCafe live sweep (Public Policy keyword). Salary $12,131.00 to $14,453.00 per month. Final filing date: 11/9/2026. Hybrid; ODI staff workstations are in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego, with travel to the Sacramento headquarters as needed (banked as Sacramento, CA). The Office of Data and Innovation is looking for an experienced leader to serve as the Engaged California Program Director. The role leads the strategy, operations, and delivery of Engaged California, ODI's statewide civic engagement program: turning high-priority topics into public engagement initiatives delivered across state government, bringing together teams and partners from different organizations, and creating meaningful ways for Californians to participate in government decisions. Duties: lead the strategy, priorities, operations, and delivery of Engaged California; lead multidisciplinary teams across program, design, data, technology, communications, legal, policy, and administrative functions; establish and document the program's governance model, including topic intake, agency coordination, decision-making structure, and funding and data rules; operate the program consistent with its authorizing legislation and coordinate with the executive and legislative leaders designated to select engagement topics; secure and sustain program funding through the state budget process, including budget change proposals, sponsored partnerships, and appropriations; turn selected topics into clear plans, timelines, roles, and measurable outcomes; use participant feedback, data, and program results to measure impact; bring together state agencies and community partners to deliver inclusive and accessible public engagement; advise executive leaders on engagement strategy, opportunities, risks, and policy considerations; and represent Engaged California with state leaders, community organizations, and researchers. A Statement of Qualifications (up to three pages) is required, addressing experience leading a complex program from strategy through implementation, leading a multidisciplinary initiative across teams or agencies, and designing or leading a public or stakeholder engagement effort. Desirable knowledge includes deliberative democracy and civic engagement, program governance and policy development, and working within legislative mandates.