Contracts Analyst

SAN-Dieguito-Union-High-School-District; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Medical, dental, and life insurance

CalPERS eligible position

Job summary

San Dieguito Union High School District seeks a Contracts Analyst to determine procurement methods and to formulate, prepare and finalize bids, contracts, license agreements, service agreements, maintenance agreements, and equipment leases.

Under the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, you will ensure compliance with public agency policies and California procurement laws while coordinating with vendors and district departments.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field and a minimum of two years of professional experience purchasing and contracting for goods and services in a public agency.
• An Associate’s degree with substantial coursework in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, a minimum of two years of professional experience purchasing and contracting for goods and services in a public agency, and two years of additional related experience.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience purchasing and contracting for goods and services in a public agency and four years of additional related experience.
• Public agency experience must include the application of laws, policies and procedures related to purchasing and contracting services as well as analysis, research, review, and reporting on bids, requisitions, vendors, contractors, and adherence to contract requirements.
• California public school district experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, the Contracts Analyst determines procurement methods, formulation, preparation and finalization of bids, contracts, license agreements, service agreements, maintenance agreements, and equipment leases.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field

Associate’s degree with substantial coursework in business, accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

Contracts Analyst

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921248

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary: $43.55 to $58.37 Per Hour

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

CalPERS eligible position

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, the Contracts Analyst determines procurement methods, formulation, preparation and finalization of bids, contracts, license agreements, service agreements, maintenance agreements, and equipment leases.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field and a minimum of two years of professional experience purchasing and contracting for goods and services in a public agency.
• An Associate’s degree with substantial coursework in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, a minimum of two years of professional experience purchasing and contracting for goods and services in a public agency, and two years of additional related experience.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience purchasing and contracting for goods and services in a public agency and four years of additional related experience.

Public agency experience must include the application of laws, policies and procedures related to purchasing and contracting services as well as analysis, research, review, and reporting on bids, requisitions, vendors, contractors, and adherence to contract requirements.

California public school district experience is preferred.

Length of Work Year / Work Schedule / Hours

12 months / 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / 40 hours per week

Location

District Office - 710 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Comments and Other Information

SB 848 COMPLIANCE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process. Exam components may consist of a Performance Exam (weighted at 50%) and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted at 50%). The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional - Dual Certification. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. The job posting will open until an eligibility list is established.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. To request an accommodation in the examination process, please [e-mail]. If you need assistance completing an application, please email [e-mail].

Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submitted at time of application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer.

San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; [phone].

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Classified Personnel
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]