Branch Chief - Manager II

Job Description and Duties

The Branch Chief - Manager provides oversight and direction for enterprise administrative and operational support functions of the Business and Acquisition Services Branch (BASB). The incumbent translates the Lottery's Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan into specific, actionable objectives, allocates resources, and tracks performance of BASB staff.

• Translates the Lottery's Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan into specific, actionable objectives.
• Allocates resources and tracks performance of BASB staff.
• Oversees contract administration and procurement services.
• Administers enterprise-wide and division policy and procedures.
• Manages business services, including business continuity plan administration.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for mail and reproduction services.
• Supports the division with administrative services, including budget planning and administration.
• Oversight of procurement operations and change management processes.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must hold a current Manager II exam. If the exam score has expired, candidates can gain list eligibility by clicking here. This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

• Current Manager II exam.
• Hybrid telework schedule.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to build and direct an agile procurement/acquisition operation.
• Previous management oversight for an enterprise-wide procurement/acquisition function.
• Experience procuring consulting services, overseeing formal bidding processes, guiding contract negotiations, risk evaluation, procuring architectural, engineering and/or construction project management resources, and directing the development and implementation of contract development and management training.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience, including managing subordinate managers and/or supervisors.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with executive and senior management stakeholders as well as with procurement staff and management.
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing organizational change in a manner that incorporates input from stakeholders, provides tools and training to support processes, and engages the support of procurement team members.
• Experience cultivating cross-functional collaboration, fostering a team environment, and promoting a high-performance culture.
• Experience translating organizational goals and objectives into actionable operational plans.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop subordinate management and supervisory staff.