INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

State of California•Sacramento, CA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you have a passion to be a part of a team that works to serve, aid and protect children and elderly and disabled adults, then is this is the place for you! The Information Systems Division (ISD) California Departmental of Social Services (CDSS) is seeking critical thinkers with project management experience working with internal and external stakeholders for large multi-year IT Projects. If you are a highly motivated self- starter, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. If you enjoy collaborating with IT partners to complete large IT projects on time and within budget, this is the perfect position for you. The IT FMS will provide administrative support and detailed reporting throughout the contract life cycle of FMS projects in CDSS Project Oversight & Strategic Technology Branch assisting the Project Manager to lead a systematic approach to project oversight. You will closely interact with various levels of ISD leadership, IT staff, customers, vendors, and subject matter experts throughout the software development life cycle. The goal of the SDLC life cycle model is to deliver high-quality, maintainable software that meet the contract deliverables on time and on budget. You will monitor and manage executed contracts during the development life cycle. You will be responsible to draft contract documents, analyze contract issues, facilitate the evaluate progress of IT projects. You may also facilitate and contribute to the procurement through the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Offer (RFO) process as well as contract processes such as contract amendments. This is a 12-month limited term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24-months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at [email protected]. For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

critical thinkers with project management experience working with internal and external stakeholders for large multi-year IT Projects
highly motivated self- starter
excellent written and oral communication skills
ability to collaborate with IT partners to complete large IT projects on time and within budget
complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)
meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification
clear a Background Investigation prior to being hired
subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Nice To Haves

Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, honesty, and make timely decisions while maintaining positive and trusting working relationships
Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically, communicate concisely, and analyze documents to monitor project progress based upon contract deliverables and business requirements.
Experience working in a team environment, as a contributor, coach, mentor, and leadership
Knowledge and understanding or willingness and ability to learn CDSS organization, business program areas, project management practices, technology processes.
Requires project management experience; project management training and certification is not required, but desired.
Understands the software development life cycle (SLDC), technology concepts, terms, and processes.
Experience gathering, identifying, and analyzing contract documents, requirement documents, project scope task, and deliverables.
Strong communication skills to convey complex technical and business process risks and issues to stakeholders including executive level staff.
Experience leading meetings and using strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to all levels of stakeholders, including management, business and technology staff, and solution partners, to prepare and present written recommendations, and to report project information accurately and timely.
Requires strong skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and other desktop software.

Responsibilities

provide administrative support and detailed reporting throughout the contract life cycle of FMS projects
assist the Project Manager to lead a systematic approach to project oversight
closely interact with various levels of ISD leadership, IT staff, customers, vendors, and subject matter experts throughout the software development life cycle
monitor and manage executed contracts during the development life cycle
draft contract documents
analyze contract issues
facilitate the evaluate progress of IT projects
facilitate and contribute to the procurement through the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Offer (RFO) process as well as contract processes such as contract amendments

Benefits

medical coverage
CalPERS pension upon retirement
two weeks paid vacation per year
two weeks paid sick leave per year
two paid Professional Development Days
one paid Personal Holiday
pre-tax parking fee program
Public transit (mass transit) passes.
100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
Vanpool drivers and riders
100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.