Senior Contracts & Procurement Analyst

The University at Albany, State University of New York; California; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in California seeks a Senior Contracts and Procurement Analyst to lead procurement efforts for capital projects. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as five years of relevant experience, while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including hybrid work options.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Flexible work schedule (9/80)

Pay-for-performance merit increases

CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Education Assistance up to $5,250 per year

Free transit pass

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional contracts and procurement experience.
• Experience in acquiring construction and professional services.
• Ability to manage multiple project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurements supporting capital project delivery.
• Supervise staff and manage procurement processes.
• Develop solicitation and contracting documents.

Skills

Procurement management

Communication

Organization

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, law, technology, or related field

Job description

Annual Salary Range: $87,796.80 - $136,094.40
First Review of Applications: June 22, 2025
Expected Start Date: August 2025

Role

The Senior Contracts and Procurement Analyst will be assigned to lead procurements that support SANDAG’s delivery of capital projects. The Analyst will support and coordinate the acquisition of goods, equipment, construction services, and other services through the preparation of solicitation and contracting documents. The Analyst will serve as a resource to project managers and assist with various procurement activities and services. Examples of these services include, but are not limited to, services such as Design and Construction Management, Construction, Alternate Delivery Methods, Real Estate, P-3, and a wide range of other goods and services. This role will also be responsible for supervising staff and overseeing a small team of contract analysts.

The Senior Analyst will concurrently support numerous procurements at various stages of development and shall be able to carry out all aspects of the procurement process, including procurement planning, attendance at project team meetings, and tracking of all procurement needs and contracting deadlines. The ability to work cooperatively with project managers and vendors and meet deadlines is integral to the role. Organization and communication skills to manage multiple deadlines and follow up with project managers and vendors on a consistent basis are necessary to be successful. Additionally, this role will participate in critical program areas that are required to keep the agency and team operations strong and modernized including team resource (templates, forms, SharePoint site) management and team training. The person selected for this role will need broad procurement experience, the ability to think outside the box to solve problems, patience, diplomacy, and a can-do attitude.

Overview of the Contracts and Procurement Program

SANDAG conducts more than 65 solicitations on an annual basis and engages with the community and suppliers to maintain a competitive business environment. The 20+ member Contracts and Procurement Services team provides procurement and contract management expertise in areas such as professional services, construction, operational supplies, Architecture & Engineering services, and technology equipment and services, and is responsible for executing approximately 800 contracts each year, with a total value of more than $275 million.

Typical Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in public administration, business administration, law, technology, computer science, or a related field. A combination of relevant education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible, professional contracts and procurement experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the acquisition of construction, professional services, technology, and Brooks Act-covered services is required.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or collaborating with project managers to prepare scopes of work, project schedules, milestones, technical specifications, cost estimates, project budgets, insurance requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria.
• Experience concurrently advising multiple project managers with high-pressure, time-sensitive requirements; experience with project management.

Benefits

SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:

• Hybrid work options
• 9/80 flexible work schedule
• Pay-for-performance merit increases
• Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
• Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
• Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
• Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
• Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service

Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag? for information and to apply. First review June 22, 2025. EOE.