INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

Department of State Hospitals; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an IT Procurement Analyst for a Hybrid Telework role within the Department of State Hospitals. You will assist in IT procurements, budget support, and IT portfolio management in a fast-paced government environment.

The role emphasizes procurement, analysis, and vendor coordination with a focus on IT goods, software, licenses, and services. Travel within California may be required, with in-office days part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT goods, software, licenses, and IT services.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and process IT acquisitions, purchase estimates, and procurement documentation.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, reviewing quotes, evaluating bids, and supporting contract award decisions.
• Skilled in reviewing and validating technical specifications, approvals, and program needs.
• Strong ability to track contract renewals and proactively identify upcoming expirations or required updates.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support staff and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting ongoing IT procurements, support, and services for the Department of State Hospitals.
• Provide back-up and support for budget functions within the Administrative Services Unit.
• Handle IT procurement processes, process reengineering, and business analysis as needed.
• Contribute to strategic planning, product/delivery strategy, and IT portfolio management.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor coordination

Procurement analysis

Technical specs review

Contract renewals tracking

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Job Posting:IT Procurement Analyst - Hybrid Telework

Department of State Hospitals

JC-537691 -

JC-537691 - IT Procurement Analyst - Hybrid Telework
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

$4,935.00 - $8,740.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Under general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor ll, the Information Technology Associate (IT Associate) assists in meeting on-going IT procurements, support and services for the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). The incumbent provides back-up and support for budget functions of the Administrative Services Unit, upon request of management.

The primary duties of the IT Associate lie within the Business Technology Management domain of the IT Associate classification. Duties include Business Technology Management elements such as: Management of IT resources according to the DSH’s priorities and needs including IT policy and program development, IT portfolio management, IT procurement, process reengineering, business analysis, research and development, strategic planning, product and/or delivery strategy.

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

Working Conditions

• The State’s Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State’s mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $340 per month in 2026.

This position reports to any of the following six facilities below and may be eligible and considered for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies, operational needs, and management approval. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.

DSH’s six (6) locations includes:

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

IT Procurement Analyst - Hybrid Telework

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE $4,935.00 - $6,614.00A $5,424.00 - $7,270.00B $5,930.00 - $7,947.00C $6,521.00 - $8,740.00D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

The DSH Technology Services Division (TSD) is a highly respected, professional, and entrepreneurial IT organization that is recognized for quality customer service, technological innovation, and leadership. Our Mission is to provide information technology solutions to support State Hospitals through collaborative, effective and efficient service delivery. Our values include delivering Innovative, Accountable, Collaborative, Secure and Customer Centric services.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.),classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply their coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong understanding of IT goods, software, licenses, and IT services and the ability to support full lifecycle procurement activities.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and process IT acquisitions, including purchase estimates and procurement documentation, in compliance with state laws and policies.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, reviewing quotes, evaluating bids, and supporting fair and impartial contract award decisions.
• Skilled in reviewing and validating technical specifications, approvals, and program needs to ensure complete and accurate procurement requests.
• Strong ability to track contract renewals and proactively identify upcoming expirations or required updates.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support staff, explain IT procurement processes, and provide guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and sensitive information in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, adhere to conflict of interest requirements, and support policy driven procurement practices.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Whitney Brown
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ consists of questions that must specifically be addressed and submitted with an application. Resumes and cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applicants that do not submit the required SOQ will be disqualified.

Requirements for Statement of Qualifications:

• Paper Size to be 8 ½" x 11"
• Left, Right, Top, and Bottom Margins to be 1"
• Font type to be Arial, Font size to be 12
• Single-spaced, typed
• Do not exceed 2pages in length

Your Statement of Qualifications must address the following:

• Describe your experience performing IT procurement activities, including analyzing technical specifications, preparing purchase estimates, evaluating bids, and ensuring compliance with state laws, policies, and procedures. In your response, include specific examples of how you:
  • Coordinated with program areas and vendors
  • Identified and resolved procurement issues
  • Supported lifecycle management of IT goods or services
  • Ensured timely and accurate processing of contracts or requisitions
• Explain how you have provided effective customer service and maintained strong working relationships with internal stakeholders such as IT, Accounting, Budgets, Asset Management, and program partners. Describe a situation where you:
  • Streamlined a procurement workflow or improved a process
  • Managed competing priorities or tight deadlines
  • Communicated complex procurement requirements clearly and professionally

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.