INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

California Department of Insurance; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 6,500 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Insurance (CDI) in Sacramento is seeking a dynamic Lead IT Procurement Specialist to lead complex IT procurement solicitations, draft statements of work, and manage contracts in compliance with State guidelines.

Under IT Supervisor II, you will coordinate acquisitions, develop reports, and contribute to training of the BTMB policies and procedures, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading development of complex IT procurement solicitations.
• Ability to draft statements of work and manage IT contracts.
• Knowledge of state guidelines, laws, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement official coordinating complex IT acquisitions.
• Develop reports and train IT Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Skills

IT procurement

Solicitations

SOW drafting

Contract administration

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. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-523992

Position #(s): 413-106-1402-901

Working Title: Lead IT Procurement Specialist

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$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.

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information: The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. ADMINISTRATION AND LICENSING SERVICES BRANCH; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION; BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT BUREAU; Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This is a 12-month limited term position, which may be extended up to 24 months or become a permanent position. Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Lead IT Procurement Specialist with experience leading the development of complex IT procurement solicitations, drafting and developing statements of work, and administering the IT procurement process in compliance with State guidelines, laws, rules, and regulations. If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you! Under direction from an Information Technology (IT) Supervisor II, the IT Specialist I acts as the lead procurement official by coordinating and controlling all aspects of complex information technology and telecommunications acquisitions of goods and services through purchase, rental, lease, and service contracts. They assist the Business Technology Management Bureau (BTMB) Chief in developing, auditing, and training of the IT Procurement Policies and Procedures. They independently develop reports and conduct analysis of procurement activities. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ).

Special Requirements

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
• Statement of Qualifications
• Resume

Application Details

Final Filing Date: 9/4/2026

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.

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.

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.