Lead IT Project Contract Manager (Information Technology Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Information Technology Division’s Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) Project Director, the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) serves as the lead Contract, Procurement, and Budget Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing contract administration, procurement activities, vendor performance, and financial management functions supporting the LOIS Project. The incumbent provides expert-level technical leadership and oversight throughout the contract lifecycle, from procurement planning and contract development through execution, administration, amendments, and closeout. Responsibilities include coordinating procurement and contractual activities with departmental procurement, legal, fiscal, and budget offices; monitoring vendor performance and contractual deliverables; overseeing contract expenditures and funding commitments; and ensuring compliance with applicable State laws, regulations, departmental policies, and established project governance requirements. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.research.net/r/ddsadmin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Describe and quantify your Contract and Procurement experience. What was your role(s) and where did you gain this experience? If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list. 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: Knowledge of: State Contracts Manual; California Public Contract Code; California Government Code; IT procurement methods; State Administrative Manual; State Information Management Manual; Department of Technology’s Project Approval Lifecycle; Request for proposal, Request for Quote, Request for Interest/Information, Service agreements, and Interagency agreements.; Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Medicaid Information Technology Architecture funding processes, and the administration and department’s goals and policies. Ability to: Apply contract analysis and management principles and practices; Work in a matrixed team environment inclusive of technical staff, program staff, and vendors; develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with regional centers, other state departments, and the public; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; reason logically; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; communicate effectively ; utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend practical mitigation strategies; maintain strong documentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.