IT Section Chief- Career Executive

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency stakeholders and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

The Division of Enterprise Operations (DEO) administers enterprise policies governing procurement, risk management, and continuity of operations planning; provides services to DOA and other agencies in the areas of financial management, procurement, risk management, continuity of operations planning, and the State Prosecutors Program; and facilitates opportunities for diverse businesses to sell goods and services to state agencies.

The State Bureau of Procurement (SBOP) manages statewide contracts for goods and services commonly used by agencies and UW campuses that create savings and improve efficiencies for the enterprise.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

This position is headquartered at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI.

This position supervises and provides direction for the State Bureau of Procurement's (SBOP) Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Sourcing Section and is responsible for developing and directing the development of statewide and agency specific contracts for IT service, telecommunications acquisitions, IT related commodities and equipment in the hardware and software areas, printing contracts, and other commodity areas such as copiers and multi-function devices. The position supervises purchasing activities for all state agencies and university campuses for commodities and services in accordance with statutes and administrative code and recommends policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure cost effective, consistent, and coordinated procurements.

This position develops and conducts training programs for purchasing agents and program staff that have purchasing responsibilities. The position conducts outreach to state agencies, vendors, municipalities, and professional organizations.

Responsibilities include recommending and development of purchasing policy, procedures, and guidelines to ensure value, consistency, and statewide coordination; program planning, evaluation, and implementation; and modification of policies as needed. Serve as bureau liaison to state agencies, university campuses, providing advice and support; and the vendor community, conducting outreach programs. Assist with the bureau's internal purchasing training.

The individual in this position performs with a high degree of independence and represents the bureau in meetings with vendors, administrators of other divisions, agency heads and the legislature. The activities are subject to administrative review by the Deputy Director and Bureau Director of the State Bureau of Procurement and top agency management.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with each of the following:

• Providing customer service to various levels of stakeholders (e.g, program area staff, executive level leadership, etc.)
• Procurement practices (e.g. procurement systems, working with vendors, or similar)
• Providing training and technical assistance on Procurement practices and procedures

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience with the following:

• Leading or supervising a team

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Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at pilare.blomquist@wisconsin.gov.

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm on Monday, October 13, 2025.