Government operations & technology

Secretary, Government Operations

State technology, procurement, HR and facilities. The Secretary of the California Government Operations Agency leads the cabinet-level agency responsible for overseeing state government functions including procurement, human resources, information technology, and real estate. The Secretary manages a broad portfolio of departments and offices that support the internal operations of California state government, ensuring efficient, equitable, and accountable public administration. This role involves direct engagement with the Governor's Office, the Legislature, and federal partners. The Secretary sets strategic direction for modernizing state operations and advancing workforce and technology initiatives.

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The appointment

Appointed by: The Governor
Confirmation: Senate, by majority vote
Term: At the Governor's pleasure
Compensation: $247,000/yr
Availability: At-pleasure: available to the next Governor on day one; Senate confirmation of the replacement within one year where required.
Statutory requirements: None in statute.

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Sources

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/02/28/governor-newsom-appoints-new-government-operations-secretary/; Statute research 2026-09-12: Gov. Code secs. 12800, 12801, 12803.2; Gov. Code sec. 11550 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-12801/; https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-12803-2/; https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-11550/

In the catalog

The catalog entry behind this profile. The role explorer lists every California Government Operations Agency role, including deputies and other seats.

Secretary of the California Government Operations Agency

California Government Operations Agency

Technology & Government OperationsCabinet / C-Suite$247,000/yrSenate confirmation required

Operations and AdministrationPolicy and Analysis

The Secretary of the California Government Operations Agency leads the cabinet-level agency responsible for overseeing state government functions including procurement, human resources, information technology, and real estate. The Secretary manages a broad portfolio of departments and offices that support the internal operations of California state government, ensuring efficient, equitable, and accountable public administration. This role involves direct engagement with the Governor's Office, the Legislature, and federal partners. The Secretary sets strategic direction for modernizing state operations and advancing workforce and technology initiatives.

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