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Agency Information Technology Services, Office of
Title Information Technology Specialist 4 - 9454
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade 25
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $96336 to $121413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Rensselaer
Street Address 52 Washington St., W, Flr 2
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Technology or designee, the Strategic Sourcing Associate will help the development and execution of IT strategic sourcing strategies for the ITS's OCFS dedicated team. The Sourcing Associate will be responsible for understanding the IT supplier landscape, with a focus on OCFS's IT needs. This role involves market research, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration to align IT procurement with organizational objectives. The Associate will also focus on risk management, performance monitoring, and the implementation of innovative sourcing solutions, requiring a strong understanding of the IT supply market, government procurement, and team leadership. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:- Develop and maintain detailed understanding of supplier landscape and existing state procurement vehicles, including ITS Enterprise agreements.- Document and execute sourcing strategies aligned with OCFS and the ITS dedicated team's business objectives.- Lead the process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers for the OCFS dedicated team.- Represent Dedicated team and the needs of OCFS during the development of ITS Enterprise contracts and service offerings.- Work with ITS Vendor Services Management, finance, legal, and appropriate OCFS stakeholders to transition IT-related contracts to ITS, as appropriate.- Identify and assess potential risks within the supply chain; develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure continuity of supply.- Manage the ongoing performance of suppliers and ensure contract deliverables are met with a high degree of quality.- Develop and oversee project plans for procurement and sourcing activities, as needed.- Participate in executive-level meetings both internally to ITS and with OCFS stakeholders.- Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, as applicable.Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Develop and maintain detailed understanding of supplier landscape and existing state procurement vehicles, including ITS Enterprise agreementsDocument and execute sourcing strategies aligned with OCFS and the ITS dedicated team's business objectivesLead the process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers for the OCFS dedicated teamRepresent Dedicated team and the needs of OCFS during the development of ITS Enterprise contracts and service offeringsWork with ITS Vendor Services Management, finance, legal, and appropriate OCFS stakeholders to transition IT-related contracts to ITS, as appropriateIdentify and assess potential risks within the supply chain, and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure continuity of supplyManage the ongoing performance of suppliers and ensure contract deliverables are met with a high degree of qualityDevelop and oversee project plans for procurement and sourcing activities, as neededParticipate in executive-level meetings both internally to ITS and with OCFS stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 4, SG25 OR in a position at the SG23 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law OR in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades. Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.
Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.Some positions may require fingerprinting.Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- And many more.The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name ITS Human Resources
Telephone 518-473-0398
Fax 518-402-4924
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Street Empire State Plaza
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220
Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.
