Principal Systems Analyst (Enterprise Technology Services)

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Principal Systems Analyst in the Enterprise Technology Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position.

About the Position
Under the general direction of the Director of Enterprise Technology Services, the Principal Systems Analyst, in the role of the Enterprise Solutions Architect for the District, performs the most complex IT systems assignments and provides project leadership and oversight of critical IT initiatives, including the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise IT solutions.

View the full classification specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead architecture and solution design efforts for enterprise applications, cloud services, integrations, digital transformation and other business facing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Design scalable solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and other cloud-based platforms.
• Define integration strategies, processes and architectures for enterprise systems, document management, CRM, permitting, grants management, analytics, and workflow systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations that align with business objectives and strategic roadmaps.
• Lead software and system architectural reviews and provide senior technical oversight throughout project lifecycles.
• Work with project teams to develop technical requirements, solution designs, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Provide for solutions support, accessibility standards, data governance requirements, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Develop architecture documentation, diagrams, technical standards, and governance processes.
• Support enterprise AI, automation, analytics, and digital service initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and public service delivery.
• Mentor technical staff and promote architectural best practices across the organization.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

About the Air District
Bay Area Air District is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.

The Air District recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.

Hybrid Work Schedule - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment.

The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.

Provides technical leadership for the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise IT systems.

Provides lead direction, and reviews the work of staff. Prioritizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion.

Advises management on IT governance, policies, and strategies to align with organizational goals.

Leads the architecture and integration of IT solutions across platforms, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and security.

Develops and leads multi-year IT roadmaps and ensures alignment with strategic objectives.

Oversees major IT initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Ensures timely delivery of projects while adhering to budget constraints and quality standards.

Resolves the most complex IT issues, providing technical expertise and innovative solutions.

Develops advanced monitoring and optimization strategies to ensure system performance and reliability.

Develops and enforces IT standards, policies, and best practices for system security, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

Ensures compliance with District, local, state, and federal IT regulations.

Leads the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps practices to improve deployment processes.

Automates routine IT tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Oversees the design and optimization of data pipelines, warehouses, and analytics platforms.

Ensures the security, accessibility, and integrity of organizational data services.

Represents the District in meetings with external stakeholders, vendors, and partner organizations.

Prepares and delivers presentations, reports, and technical documentation to diverse audiences.

Provides guidance and training to IT staff on complex systems and emerging technologies.

Participates in the preparation of the strategic goals and objectives, and budget of the assigned programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field and four years of experience in systems analysis, design, and IT project management, including significant experience in leading large-scale IT initiatives.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Desirable qualifications/skills

How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications must be submitted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Postmarked, faxed, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.

Supplemental Questions Instructions
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section.

Please limit your responses to no more than 500 words per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.

Selection Criteria
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.

The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Division at (415) 749-4980.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Air District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law. It is the Air District's policy to provide fair and equal access to the benefits of the programs or activities it administers.