INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

California Child Support Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Child Support Services in Sacramento County is seeking an IT Manager I to lead the department’s IT Contracts Management Function within the Procurement and IT Contracts Management Branch. The role provides strategic leadership, policy guidance, and oversight for all IT contract lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance with state contracting manuals and directives.

You will oversee market research, SOW development, procurement coordination, contract management, issue

Responsibilities

• Manage the department’s IT Contracts Management Function (CMF) within the Procurement and IT Contracts Management Branch.
• Provide strategic leadership, policy guidance, and operational oversight for IT contract life-cycle activities including market research, SOW development, procurement and contract packaging, contract management, issue resolution, fiscal monitoring, reporting, and audit readiness.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-533964

Position #(s)

817-623-1405-001

Working Title

Procurement Branch Chief

Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

$9,387.00 - $12,579.00

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

START ON A NEW JOURNEY TODAY!

The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) promotes parental responsibility to enhance the well-being of children by providing child support services to establish parentage and collect child support. This is a great opportunity to work for a progressive and innovative organization that cares about children, and to work with individuals who value and care about their staff. DCSS provides an environment where creativity and productivity are encouraged, recognized, and rewarded.

DCSS believes in the dignity and intrinsic value of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support employees of all races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, experiences, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and any other category people use to define themselves. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity, embrace cultural sensitivity, foster positive relationships, and center equity in practice and policy. DCSS believes equity is an essential component of administering a successful child support program and delivers quality services that embrace a vision of all parents engaged in supporting their children.

DCSS encourages people with disabilities to apply for jobs with us. The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) can help people with disabilities get jobs with the State of California. Using LEAP is optional. Learn more about LEAP and find available examinations on CalHR’s LEAP page. Link: Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) (ca.gov)

For more information about DCSS, visit: https://childsupport.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Are you an energetic, self-motivated, creative problem-solver with attention to detail? If so, we encourage you to apply! This position is responsible for managing the department’s IT Contracts Management Function (CMF) within the Procurement and IT Contracts Management Branch. The IT Manager I provides strategic leadership, policy guidance, and operational oversight for all IT contract life-cycle activities—market research, scope of work (SOW) development, procurement and contract package coordination, contract management, issue resolution, fiscal monitoring, reporting, and audit readiness—ensuring compliance with state contracting manual (SCM), state administrative manual (SAM), public contract code (PCC), state information management manual (SIMM), and statewide directives. The incumbent must adhere to DCSS leadership practices, maintain regular attendance, communicate professionally, and complete assignments timely and effectively in accordance with policies and procedures.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire.

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).