Contract Services Group Manager

Job Description and Duties THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. Are you looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? Do you have a talent for organization, coordinating multiple priorities and performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? If you enjoy challenging assignments and learning new things, this position might be a great fit for you! Under the general direction of a Chief of a Contracts Section (CS), independently plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of one (1) of the four (4) units within the CS. Ensures contracts and procurements are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and department guidelines. Performs the most difficult and sensitive duties in the unit. Proivdes expert guidance to programs on the EDD’s contracting process. Coordinates with Legal, Fiscal Programs Division and Information Technology Branch, to ensure timely and accurate processing of all assigned workload. Collaborates with CS and Procurement Section management on relevant contract and procurement related issues and special projects. This position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento (Central Office) location and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more. Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building! 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 in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR I Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website:

http://www.edd.ca.gov Special Requirements It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam: Supervisor I Bulletin For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. Desirable Qualifications 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: The ideal candidate would possess experience leading and developing staff, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and conducting employee performance evaluations. Experience planning, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing organizational change initiatives, operational improvements, workflow modernization efforts, and business process improvements is highly desirable. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience with contract development, administration, compliance monitoring, and deliverable tracking, as well as developing and maintaining standard operating procedures. Experience with bill analysis and supporting fiscal administration is desirable. Ability to research, interpret, and apply government codes, laws, regulations, and departmental policies, is also preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to facilitate meetings, prepare reports and presentations, handle sensitive and confidential information, resolve conflicts, and build collaborative relationships with executive leadership, managers, staff, and external partners. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Word and Excel, is also preferred.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Statement of Qualifications Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED. The SOQ should be typed and not more than two pages in length, 12 point Arial font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch and must include a response to the statements below and place first/last name in the upper right hand corner.

• Describe your leadership philosophy and management approach. Include how you foster accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, customer service, and continuous improvement. Cite examples from your professional experience.
• Describe a process, workflow, or recurring operational problem you helped improve. Explain how you identified the problem, what information you used, the changes you implemented, and the results. Resumes and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include responses to the above may not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process. In addition to the SOQ, a Resume is also required. Background Investigation Requirement The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules. Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey Merit System Principles Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx