IT Acquisitions Manager

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB), referred to as "The Board", is a dynamic and innovative leader in setting and implementing controls to protect and improve air quality for the citizens of California.  The Board's scientific and technical programs rely extensively on web-based information systems.

The mission of the Office of Information Services (OIS) is to leverage the most effective information technologies available to achieve CARBs and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program goals. The mission includes ensuring that such technologies are professionally managed, properly maintained and efficiently used.

The Portfolio & Project Management Office Branch (PPMO) is responsible for leading the most complex CARB IT projects and contracts.  CARB’s IT PPMO branch manages an average of more than $250 million in IT projects each year and promotes the use of standardized project management methodologies and best practices throughout the organization.  The PPMO branch is also responsible for best practices in organizational change management and lean processes.  The PPMO plans, controls, and executes CARB’s application development and system integration projects, ensuring that CARB complies with California Department of Technology (CDT) policies and requirements.

The IT Procurement Contracts & Reporting Section (ITPCRS) is responsible for the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the CARB's office automation computer systems and supporting infrastructure. CARB's desktop, telecom and enterprise systems support more than 1,800 end users in Sacramento, Riverside and other remote sites.  ITPCRS provides desktop computer and printer support, email/calendaring support, IT Acquisitions, training, Service Desk and resource center support to all CARB end users.  ITPCRS also supports all CARB voice, video and data communications services. In addition to these roles, ITPCRS works closely with OIS’ Systems Development and Support Branch and Security Operation Center to successfully and securely deliver mission-critical business applications and support services to CARB programs and external stakeholders.

Under direction of the IT Manager II (ITM II) of the PPMO within the OIS, the ITM I acts as a manager overseeing the planning, organizing, and directing of the work of the ITPCRS that is comprised of multi-disciplined and complex areas of responsibility encompassing three main IT domains: Business Technology Management, Information Technology Project Management, and Client Services.  However, work may be assigned in other domains as needed.  The incumbent sets procurement and contracting processes and standards; formulates future long-range vision and objectives; aligns, reviews implementation, and ensures conformance of the Section with organizational policies and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing technical specialists who provide IT Consulting services in the IT disciplines of IT Contracting & Acquisitions; IT Budget & Cost Management Services; IT Strategy, Policy, Audits, & Intake; and IT Business & Configuration Services including IT Procurement/Purchasing, IT Asset Management & Configuration, and IT Admin & Personnel Services. This position works on the most highly complex, high-risk, politically sensitive, and high-cost IT procurements and IT contracts that may or may not be because of an IT Project.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)