Procurement Analyst

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Hybrid telework

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Analyst I in Procurement Services and Support to analyze and prepare contracts and purchase orders. You will manage informal and formal solicitations and maintain primary contact with programs and vendors through the solicitation process, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and lead Teams meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement contracts and solicitations.
• Ability to analyze program requests for compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Strong writing and communication skills are required.
• Experience leading Teams meetings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare contracts and purchase orders.
• Conduct informal and formal solicitations (e.g., IFBs) as needed.
• Serve as primary contact with programs and vendors through solicitation process.
• Review requests for compliance with procurement procedures and issue standardized contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Communication

Procurement knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

FI$Cal

Job description

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/4/2026

Under direction of the Supervisor I (Sup. I), the Analyst I serves as a Procurement Analyst for the Lottery’s Procurement Services and Support (PSS) unit. The Analyst I is primarily responsible for analyzing and preparing contracts and purchase orders and supporting Analyst IIs.

The Analyst I will review program requests to ensure they comply with Lottery Regulations, the Lottery’s Procurement and Contract Procedures Manual, and best practices, and will issue standardized contracts. The Analyst I will conduct informal and formal solicitations (e.g., Invitation for Bids) based on Lottery needs and will be the primary contact with program and vendors throughout the solicitation process (scope development, solicitation issuance, evaluation and award).

The Analyst I is expected to perform all functions and duties with integrity, quality communication, and cooperation. The Analyst I must exercise a high degree of initiative, provide clear instructions, demonstrate tact, and exercise sound judgment that exemplifies the best interests of the State and of the Lottery. Strong writing skills are required as contracts are in writing, and communications are primarily via email. The Analyst I may be expected to lead Teams meetings as needed.

Although Lottery procurements are generally not subject to the State Contracting Manual and exempt from the Public Contract Code, familiarity with state procurement best practices is highly desirable.

Current Lottery policy requires employees to regularly be in the office at least two days a week, although additional days may be required as needed. Telework is available for the remainder. Free parking is available on site.

This position requires a current Analyst I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: "telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California."

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

This is a re-advertisement, if you have already applied no need to re-apply

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

• Employee’s routine work schedule shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. while Analyst I is on probation. After probation, the Analyst I may not begin earlier than 7:30 a.m., or after 8:30 a.m., and cannot end later than 5:30 p.m. The Analyst I will be permitted to telework up to three days a week unless required to be in the office on an as-needed basis.
• Travel is generally not expected.
• Employee will be given a digital phone number through Microsoft Teams

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California.We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming.We believe in California For All.

In fiscal year 2024-25, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $1.9 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers® games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and SuperLotto Plus® and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot®.

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The positionrequiresa Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in procuring goods/services using competitive bidding principals (State preferred)
• Experience with budgets, accounting, or FI$Cal
• Strong analytical and writing skills (ability to present information in a logical order)
• Experience with contracts (drafting or reviewing)
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to prepare and format documents in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate and schedule with stakeholders
• Ability to take direction from management, stakeholders, and others

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.calottery.com

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources, JC-532832
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ should demonstrate that the incumbent’s knowledge or experience meets the Lottery’s needs. SOQs will be reviewed for both content and organization. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.

Each question is to be answered separately. Your statement must be limited to no more than two pages, one-inch margins, single spaced, 12 pt. Arial or Times New Roman font.

Provide a Statement of Qualifications which answers the following:

1) Procurements is a highly analytical position that requires incorporating various rules, regulations, and stakeholder input to ensure the Lottery meets its needs at the best value in a fair and competitive manner. Describe your work experience, education, or other skillset that has prepared you to succeed in this position. Responses should be relevant to listed Desirable Qualifications and/or Duty Statement.

2) Assume a scenario where your supervisor asks that you complete an assignment by 5:00 p.m. the same day. Two hours later, another supervisor for a different unit approaches you for your assistance in completing a different assignment by 5:00 p.m. as well. You know that you can only complete one of these assignments in the time remaining. How would you address this situation? Please state any assumptions you are making to address the scenario.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.