IT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR-ADVANCED - 12092025-72942

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time12/09/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time12/22/2025 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,057.00 - $5,078.00Salary (Annually)$48,684.00 - $60,936.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentTransportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located in the Information Technology Division, Business Services - Procurement & Inventory Section.

For more information; please visit the link below:

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/InformationTechnology-Division-Business-Services-Section-Procurement-and-Inventory-IT-Business.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and three years of IT-related experience OR associate's degree and five years of IT-related experience.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Additional IT-related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
  
  

Overview

Under general supervision, the IT Business Administrator-Advanced manages and coordinates complex IT business functions including procurement, contract administration, risk management, budgeting, and records retention. This role serves as a subject matter expert in IT policy implementation, asset lifecycle tracking, and financial compliance while providing recommendations and analysis to leadership. This class differs from the IT Business Administrator-Intermediate class in that an incumbent of the latter performs general duties and can work independently or strongly contribute to team efforts relative to IT administrative tasks; work requires minimal review prior to being considered presentable to upper management. This class differs from the IT Business Administrator-Lead class in that an incumbent of the latter leads or supervises staff and/or teams in carrying out IT administrative deliverables, along with reviewing the work of team members for accuracy and completeness.

Responsibilities

• Develops project proposals and gathers requirements for statewide information systems planning.
• Monitors and tracks expenditures, performs cost-benefit analysis, and ensures compliance with budgeting standards.
• Prepares and updates technical documentation, including business continuity plans and risk assessments.
• Reviews bids, contracts, and vendor information for IT-related procurements and renewals.
• Coordinates asset lifecycle tracking including reconciliation, inventory, and disposal planning.
• Develops reports and presentations for internal use and external regulatory compliance.
• Assesses policy and process improvements and collaborates on the implementation of state IT standards.
• Supports personnel administration including staff augmentation contracts and vendor negotiations.
• Upholds open, clear, and concise communication with leadership and customers.
  
  

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
  
  

Knowledges:

• Records and asset management
• IT procurement and contract policies
• Budget forecasting and financial control
• State IT standards and risk mitigation
• Business continuity and personnel policy
  
  

Skills:

• Cost-benefit analysis and budget reconciliation
• Technical writing and instructional material development
• Vendor negotiation and contract administration
• Workflow documentation and asset tracking
• IT program planning and process refinement
  
  

Abilities:

• Manage competing projects and deadlines
• Coordinate across departments and vendors
• Apply procurement law and IT standards
• Analyze operations for efficiency
• Facilitate communication across technical and executive levels
  
  

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Mobile Devices
• Document Management Tools
• Budget and Procurement Systems
  
  

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
  
  

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.