INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department is seeking an Information Technology Procurement Specialist in Sacramento with IT procurement expertise. The role supports the IT Procurement Group, develops solicitations and amendments, and analyzes vendor responses. Hybrid schedule with in-office days as needed.

The position reports to IT Supervisor II and requires coordinating with internal customers on complex procurement tasks. This is a full-time permanent role in a state government department.

Qualifications

• Experience with IT procurement documents and solicitations.
• Ability to analyze IT solicitations and vendor responses.
• Ability to coordinate procurement activities and amendments.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement documents, solicitations, work authorizations, and amendments.
• Analyze and evaluate complex IT solicitations and vendor responses.
• Serve as a department liaison to internal and external customers.

Skills

Procurement

IT contracts

Vendor management

Liaison

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-531658

Position #(s)

280-343-1402-066 280-343-1402-032

Working Title

Information Technology Procurement Specialist

Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

2

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable information technology experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to managers and staff in the Information Technology (IT) Branch? If you desire to work in a customer service oriented team environment, surrounded by enthusiastic and motivated people, then look no further.

The IT Branch is looking for candidates to apply for an Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) position within the IT Procurement Group (ITPG). The information below outlines details about the available position that candidates should consider before applying.

This position reports to the Information Technology Supervisor II, the ITS I performs the more complex and sensitive tasks, related to IT contracts and purchasing, that require regular innovative problem solving within broadly stated and non-defined guidelines. Responsibilities will include leading the efforts to develop, plan, organize, coordinate, and maintain the following tasks including, but not limited to developing procurement documents, including solicitations, work authorizations, and amendments, etc. The ITS I analyzes and evaluates the more complex IT solicitations and vendor responses, and acts as a Department liaison to internal and external customers.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.