IT Acquisitions Unit Supervisor

Effective July 1, 2025 in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit R01, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by three percent and will receive five PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Under the general direction of the Information Technology (IT) Manager I, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), Technology Governance and Support Services (TGSS), serves as the IT Acquisitions Unit Manager over a team responsible for the procurements of IT hardware, software and consulting services. The incumbent ensures procurements are executed in compliance with policies, processes and guidelines. Responsible to ensure hardware, software, and IT services procurements meet the technical requirements of the respective California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) program areas, and are consistent with CCHCS enterprise architecture standards. In addition, the Information Technology Supervisor II reviews and evaluates existing procurement processes, suggests improvements, implements process improvements and reviews and revises respective performance metrics. The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of information acquired while performing job duties, demonstrate ethical behavior and work cooperatively with others. Travel may be required due to operational needs.

This position is in the Information Technology Services Division, which deploys the information technology infrastructure and clinical information technology systems that enable the Department’s clinical staff to provide a constitutional level of access to care for our patients. Information technology support ensures California Correctional Health Care Services operates seamlessly, delivering consistent, cost-effective, reliable, accessible and secure services that support clinical and administrative programs; customers, including the patients, and business communities.

This advertisement is for an Information Technology Supervisor II position(s) located at Headquarters in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-030-1404-001.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note: Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment., We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission., * Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order.

• SOQ shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format.
• The document shall be titled “Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name).”
• When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below.

Please explain your experience as it relates to the following questions below:

Describe your experience developing and managing complex procurements, such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Offers (RFOs), or Requests for Quotes (RFQs). In your response, include your specific role, the types of solicitations you have managed, and how you ensured compliance with State laws, rules, and regulations (e.g., SCM, SAM, PCC, or GC). Please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred., 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. Ability to: Stay current with the latest developments in GenAI; Document technical specifications; Adapt and manage multiple tasks and priorities; Develop effective solutions; Communicate with users, team members, and management effectively.

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.