Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Administration of Fiscal Management and Business Operations (CEA[...]

Overview

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is seeking an Assistant Deputy Commissioner / Administration-Fiscal Management and Business Operations (CEA Level A) to join our leadership team. The CEA position will be filled in the DFPI office location headquarters in Sacramento. Career Executive Assignments (CEAs) are state employees in high-level managerial positions primarily responsible for policy implementation and extensive participation in policy evolvement.

Salary : CEA A Monthly Salary : $10,349.00 - $12,526.00 (note : PLP 2025 leave credits may affect net pay). Final Filing Date : October 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight of policies within the Fiscal Management Office and Business Operations Office.
• Ensure effective development and implementation of policies related to budgeting, financial planning, procurement, contracting, facilities management, and compliance with state regulations.
• Manage operations to ensure compliance with state and departmental guidelines and optimize resource allocation to meet operational goals.
• Lead the implementation of the business units to ensure fiscal and operational responsibility.

Qualifications and expectations

Senior leadership role reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Administration. The role emphasizes policy implementation, budget and financial management, procurement, and facilities oversight in alignment with state regulations and DFPI objectives.

Benefits and context

The DFPI is California's financial regulator, with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, robust training program, and opportunities for advancement.

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) PLP 2025 program notes a 3 percent pay reduction in exchange for 5 hours of PLP leave per month, applicable to applicable employees.

Department Website : www.dfpi.ca.gov

Location

Sacramento, CA

Other job market context

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