IT Procurement Specialist

IT Procurement Specialist

Under the direction of the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) IT Administrative Services (ITAS) unit, Information Technology (IT) Supervisor lI, the IT Procurement Specialist is a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the acquisition of IT hardware, software, network, telecom, and services in addition to contract management functions for the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) and the California State Lottery (Lottery). The duties for this position are focused in the Business Technology Management and IT Project Management domains; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed.

This position requires a current Information Technology Specialist I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: "telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery? People are drawn to the Lottery because we: • Are an energetic, creative, and talented team • Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace • Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation • Recognize individual and team contributions • Support the importance of work-life balance • Invest in the professional development of our team members • Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

May consider a Training & Development assignment. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements." It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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