Utilities Procurement & Analytics Analyst I

City of Anaheim; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department (APU) seeks a bright, detail-oriented, and analytical Utilities Analyst I to support procurement and materials management for Orange County's municipal utility providing electric and water services to a large city.

You will assist with purchase requisitions, bid documents, supplier evaluations, tracking orders, forecasting, and reporting, while gaining training in City purchasing procedures and building strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of analytic work in finance, administration, real property, operations, engineering, regulatory, or public policy, preferably in a public utility setting.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed above; equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee administrative, operational, and financial programs supporting Public Utilities' mission; develop strategies and work plans.
• Conduct surveys, data analysis, audits, research; compile findings and present recommendations.
• Analyze industry, regulatory developments; prepare written analyses with recommended actions.
• Analyze Utility Department Orders and contribute to policy/procedure updates; present recommendations.
• Prepare RFPs, specifications and bid packages; review bids and vendor selections; ensure contractual compliance.
• Develop economic analyses for water/power contracts and projects; update cost/benefit models.
• Attend professional meetings; stay informed on trends in public utility administration.
• Train, motivate, and evaluate staff; conduct performance reviews; address deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, environmental sciences, quantitative sciences, public administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/Maximo)

Job description

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department (APU) seeks a bright, detail-oriented, and analytical Utilities Analyst I to support procurement and materials management for Orange County's municipal utility providing electric and water services to a large city.

You will assist with purchase requisitions, bid documents, supplier evaluations, tracking orders, forecasting, and reporting, while gaining training in City purchasing procedures and building strong analytical and writing skills.