Salary Range: - Analyst I - $47,708 to $73,947/year; Analyst II - $52,598 to $81,527/year; Associate Analyst - $57,989 to $89,883/year
First Review of Applications: April 16, 2021 – opened until filled
Expected Start Date: June 2021
Role
The Contracts and Procurement Analyst will support the acquisition of equipment, materials, and professional services through the preparation of solicitation and contracting documents. The Contracts and Procurement Analyst will serve as a resource to project managers and will assist with various procurement activities and services in support of the agency’s contracting needs.
This position is a Limited-Term employment opportunity and is expected to be funded until June 2025. Limited-Term employees are
“At-Will” and receive many of the same benefits as Regular employees.
Overview of Contracts and Procurement Program
SANDAG takes pride in contributing to the quality of life for the region’s residents through projects that enhance our transportation system and provide more options for moving throughout the region, placing sand on our beaches, developing and implementing bike and pedestrian projects, and preserving open space. To support these efforts, SANDAG procures around $280 million of goods and services each year. Examples of procurement needs include planning, modeling, economics, and environmental consulting services; infrastructure construction and facilities maintenance projects; consulting expertise for engineering and intelligent transportation systems; and hardware, software, and other goods.
Working in close collaboration with project managers, the 25-person Contracts and Procurement team has a reputation for providing outstanding support and assistance as part of a public service organization. The Contracts and Procurement team is responsible for providing the framework, guidance, and expertise to ensure SANDAG contracts are awarded in an open, fair, and competitive manner.
Job Responsibilities
This opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional with a strong interest in furthering their expertise in public agency contracting processes. We anticipate significant career development will occur while undertaking the types of duties and responsibilities described below, as well as through close collaboration with senior staff. Example of primary responsibilities include:
Experience and Qualifications
Benefits and Salary
Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and deferred compensation program. SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with paid time off and paid holidays.
This Limited-Term Contracts and Procurement Analyst position will be filled at the Analyst I, II, or Associate level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The annual salary ranges are: Analyst I - $47,708 to $73,947/year; Analyst II - $52,598 to $81,527/year; Associate Analyst - $57,989 to $89,883/year.
Careers at SANDAG
A job at SANDAG is guaranteed to engage your mind, expand your skills, and enhance your professional development. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are dedicated to working on important issues and enthusiastic about making significant contributions that improve the lives of people in the San Diego region.
We encourage interested candidates to apply for this position by completing a SANDAG Employment Application. Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted but are not a substitute for the Application.
The Employment Application can be downloaded from the SANDAG website or requested by emailing hr@sandag.org or calling (619) 699-1900. Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, regular mail, or delivered by hand. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at hr@sandag.org, (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-6905.
Supplemental Question
To help us further evaluate the skills and experience of individuals interested in this position, applicants are asked to respond to the Supplemental Question below. The response can be up to 300 words. This is a required component of the application; applications received without a response to the Supplemental Question will be screened out of the selection process.
1. Describe how your experience is a good fit for a Contracts and Procurement Analyst position in a public agency setting.
Further Information
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.
SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional agencies in the nation with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas connected by a Quality of Life theme. We are best known for our efforts related to transportation and this role continues to expand as we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver a state-of-the-art transportation system for the region. In recent years SANDAG’s leadership in areas such as comprehensive land use and environmental planning, public safety, and state-of-the-art modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 200 strong, we work for our Board of Directors - mayors, councilmembers, supervisors, and other leaders representing the jurisdictions within the San Diego region and neighboring areas. They play the important role of making policy decisions that shape the future of the region. Our collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and the community, the precision of our data, the completeness of our reports and studies, and our sound recommendations are essential components of the regional decision-making process.