INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I IT Acquisitions Analyst

IT Acquisitions AnalystState Air Resources Board$6,513.00 - $10,537.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026The 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 CARB and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program goals. The mission includes ensuring 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 Information Technology (IT) projects and contracts. CARB's IT PPMO branch manages an average of more than $100 million in IT projects and contracts each year and promotes the use of standardized project management methodologies and best practices throughout the organization. The IT Procurement Contracts & Reporting Section (ITPCRS) is responsible for managing complex and sensitive IT Services and Goods acquisitions. ITPCRS manages and oversees the planning, projecting, and executing of all IT acquisitions (e.g., Request for Proposal, (RFP), Request for Offers (RFO), Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Invitation for Bids (IFB)). Develops, facilitates, and communicates with Program staff to draft the Statement of Work. Selects the best IT acquisition strategy, obtains quotes, and develops the hardware/software acquisition completely; ensures appropriate approvals and signatures are obtained, funds are available, and IT acquisitions are processed accurately, timely, and within budget while ensuring all documents sustain any type of audit. Oversee the OIS budgeting process, legislative bill reviews, and approve expenditures. Under direction of the IT Supervisor II (IT Sup II) of the ITPCRS within the PPMO, the IT Specialist I (ITS I) manages complex IT-related contracts, including services agreements, software licenses, and hardware maintenance contracts. This position works on the complex, high -risk, politically sensitive, and high-cost IT procurements. The ITS I researches, analyzes, determines and/or recommends solicitation vehicles/methods to utilize for formal or informal IT Goods and/or Services procurements such as, RFPs, RFOs, RFQs, etc. The ITS I conducts business activities in a professional manner leading to superior customer satisfaction and delivers services meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The ITS I is responsible for individual decisions and actions while working on systems using best practices and innovative technologies. See attached Duty Statement for more information.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.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 Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.The p ositions 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, as indicated on their duty statement.Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.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.)Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST IApplicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or including an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SQ. Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial font, 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins) 1. Demonstrate your experience working with IT procurement and contracts, developing Statements of Work and contract language. 2. Provide an example of your ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of departmental staff, as well as external entities, including directorate and management. 3. Demonstrate your experience working with control agencies, such as the Department of General Services (DGS) and/or the Department of Technology (CDT) or comparable external or private sector experience. 4. Describe your experience working on a complex procurement. What made it complex? What was the outcome? The SQ must be in the following format to be considered: 1. Question Answer 2. Question Answer 3. Question Answer 4. Question AnswerCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:State Air Resources Board Monica Walden Attn: Classification and Certification Unit 1001 I Street, 5th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:State Air Resources Board Monica Walden Classification and Certification Unit 1001 I Street, 5th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Other - Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.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:Experience