IT Project and Contract Management Specialist

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Job Code #: JC-510147

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: IT Project and Contract Management Specialist

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary: $6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We can provide you with the tools to start, build, or transition your career while making an impact for all Californians.

At HCAI’s Office of Technology Services, we shape conversations and generate impactful insights about California’s healthcare landscape from data submitted to us by hospitals, health plans, prescription drug manufacturers, and California’s health care workforce. These conversations and insights inform policymakers, researchers, community leaders, and the broader health care industry regarding topics such as health care cost transparency, the total cost of care, and health outcomes.

Our mission is to expand equitable access to quality, affordable health care for all Californians. Join a dynamic team of technology enthusiasts implementing and maintaining innovative solutions to meet the Department's needs.

HCAI demonstrates a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated, and comfortable as their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture providing equitable opportunities which empowers health care access and information serving diverse CA populations.

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Hybrid Telework Opportunity:
This position may be extended or become permanent.

Under direction, incumbents perform a variety of activities supporting the Office of Technology Services (OTS) contract management, project management, budget processes, procurement processes, administrative processes, and department projects. The incumbent supports OTS through various roles, including administrative processing, Agile team, and project team roles that employ project management disciplines. The incumbent performs a variety of recurring, well‑defined tasks, as well as process improvements through innovative problem‑solving within guidelines and a scope that involves one or more business areas, units, processes, and functions.

The activities of this position are in the Business Technology Management and Information Technology (IT) Project Management domains.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy…