Financial Management Section Manager (Information Technology Manager I)

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. The Technology Governance Division (TGD) of the Employment Development Department's (EDD) Information Technology (IT) Branch is seeking an Information Technology Manager (ITM) I to manage the Financial Management Section. The section consists of the IT Legislative Audit and Policy Group, Cost Management Group, and the IT Procurement Group. The ITM I provides leadership and direction for IT management functions, budgeting and fiscal strategies as well as goods and services procurement based on State and Department policy. The ITM I is responsible for managing the ongoing daily operations of the Financial Management Section, scheduling and prioritizing workload, managing and coaching subordinates, and workforce and succession planning. The ITM I works closely with other managers in the Division to ensure that resources are effectively used in alignment with TGD, IT Branch, and EDD's strategic goals. The successful candidate has excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated experience working with Control Agencies and stakeholders at all levels. 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. This position exists 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. Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building! 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. Special Requirements It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following: • Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678. • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. • Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only. • Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam: Information Technology Manager I For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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 the legislative cycle and key dates. • Knowledge of legislative business processes and practices. • 5+ years of experience with IT procurement. • 5+ years of experience with asset, budget, and/or project management. • 5+ years of experience with state contract administration and/or negotiation. • 5+ years providing IT consultative services. • 5+ years of experience leading and/or supervising IT professionals. Statement of Qualifications Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED. The SOQ is the first phase of the hiring process for this position. Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statement(s) above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process . If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. The SOQ must be typed and not more than three pages in length, not less than 12 point font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch. Include your first and last name at the top of the page. You must include a response to all statements below, including specific examples. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities. 1. Describe your experience managing IT procurement, contracts, budgets, audits/policy and fiscal resources in an IT environment. Include examples of ensuring compliance with procurement laws and policies. Include procurement types, the role you held, how you ensured compliance with state rules, regulations and policies for each example. 2. Describe your experience advising executive leadership (e.g., Division Chiefs, Directors, Deputy Directors, or equivalent executives) on complex business, fiscal, procurement, policy, or information technology matters. Describe the issue or decision requiring executive involvement, your role, how you communicated complex information to an executive audience for each example.