Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the IT Procurement Supervisor (IT Supervisor II) leads ODI’s IT procurement and contract administration functions and provides oversight of IT-related fiscal coordination and operational compliance. This position manages IT acquisition planning, supervises IT procurement staff, and ensures compliance with State IT policies, procurement regulations, and delegated purchasing authority.
Location: The employee’s workstation is located in Sacramento, CA. Travel may be required as needed to attend meetings, conferences, and/or training classes. This position provides telework opportunities in accordance with agency telework policies.
Annual salary: $102,048 – $136,740 based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: The state offers many benefits, including pension, health benefits (including after retirement), life insurance, employee assistance program, and much more.
Last day to apply: Final filing date is 3/10/2026.
What you’ll do
- Lead and manage ODI’s IT procurement and contract administration activities to ensure efficiency, compliance, and accountability.
- Serve as ODI’s primary authority for IT procurements and contracts, overseeing solicitations, vendor performance, and IT-related expenditures.
- Coordinate IT acquisition planning, budgeting alignment, and expenditure tracking in support of technology initiatives and project portfolios.
- Supervise and develop professional staff supporting IT procurement and contract management functions.
- Ensure compliance with State IT and procurement policies and standards (SIMM, SAM, SCM, PCC, GC) and internal IT fiscal controls.
- Advise the CIO and executive team on IT procurement strategy, technology acquisitions, cost analysis, and contract risk management to support operational and project priorities.
A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
We have a guide to the civil service application process. It covers:
- How to apply
- Civil service exams
- Interviews
Desirable qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of State of California IT procurement laws and policies (SIMM, SAM, SCM, PCC, GC) and delegated purchasing authority requirements.
- Proven leadership experience in IT procurement and contract management, successfully guiding complex technology acquisitions from planning through award and administration.
- Experience leading competitive IT solicitations (RFP, IFB, CMAS, Master Service Agreements) and managing vendor negotiations and contract performance.
- Experience aligning IT acquisition planning with budget considerations, cost analysis, and strategic technology initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk, evaluate procurement options, and develop compliant, practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present procurement strategies and requirements to executives and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple high-visibility procurements simultaneously while meeting statutory deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop professional staff, set clear expectations, and build a collaborative, accountable team environment.
- Demonstrated success building effective working relationships with control agencies, program leadership, technical teams, and external vendors.
- High level of integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential procurement and contractual matters.
- Proficiency with procurement tracking systems, financial tools, and collaboration platforms that support transparency and reporting.
- Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement in response to evolving technology, policy, and business needs.
About ODI
We deliver better services to Californians through technology and design. We do so through close partnership with other state departments. Our goal is to create programs and products that are more equitable and effective. We listen to Californians who use a program now or may do so tomorrow and learn about what they need.
We:
- Build tools and products
- Create and enhance digital services
- Conduct research
- Identify data solutions
- Offer training
We are a cross-discipline staff with blended backgrounds in:
- Design
- Engineering
- Product
- Operations
- Data
- Research
- Policy
- Strategy
Learn more about ODI’s vision and mission.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion at ODI
Diversity, equity, and inclusion help us deliver better government services to Californians.
- Fostering diversity inspires better ideas and more innovative thinking.
- Feeling included nurtures a shared sense of community. This drives us to take collective action on challenging problems.
- Prioritizing equity ensures we build solutions for people whose needs are often overlooked.
We acknowledge our history and present of implicit and structural injustice, bias, and discrimination. We see, hear, and accept each other and the lived experiences we bring to our work. We support each other in learning and developing so we can help all Californians thrive.
We understand this work is never done. That’s why we commit to constant improvement.