Experience and Qualifications

Numerous factors contribute to an individual’s ability to be successful in any given role. For these positions, we are searching for candidates who are responsive, organized, and detail-oriented, and committed to providing professional, prompt, and accurate work products while meeting numerous time-sensitive deadlines. Excellent communication and customer service skills, analytical capabilities, and the ability to use sound judgment when working with contractors, consultants, and employees are important.

The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, law, finance, or a related field, and one to four years of progressive career development supporting procurement and/or contracting functions. A combination of relevant education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree requirement.

The following information describes the specific types of career experiences that are most relevant to these positions:

• Knowledge and experience with methodologies and strategies used in the procurement of professional services, equipment, or materials; experience with public agency contracting procedures is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance to project managers and preparing solicitations for competitive procurements and contract awards.
• Demonstrated experience collaboratively preparing scopes of work, project schedules, milestones, technical specifications, cost estimates, project budgets, insurance requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria.
• Experience coordinating advertising, posting, and outreach efforts for the procurement process including pre-bid/proposal meetings and bid openings.
• Experience coordinating the evaluation of proposals including cost/price analysis, facilitating interviews, and other selection activities.
• Ability to prepare contract and amendment documents that meet funding agency guidelines and requirements.
• Experience negotiating contracts; experience analyzing and reviewing contracts to verify work statements, performance periods, and insurance certificates.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, and laws related to public agency contracts including the California Public Contract Code; specific knowledge of state or federal Department of Transportation procurement practices is desirable.
• Familiarity with the sources of funding for regional transportation projects including Caltrans, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the ability to apply and incorporate funding agency requirements into the procurement process is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and propose practical solutions; ability to research, analyze, and evaluate technical matters.
• Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing information to prepare reports and other written documents; experience making appropriate recommendations on technical and complex purchasing and contract administration matters.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects at various stages of completion; ability to establish and maintain priorities and use initiative to follow-up with employees and managers to gather information and keep procurements on track.
• Demonstrated computer software proficiency using various programs from the Microsoft Office Suite and other PC-based applications; experience with financial management, project management, and procurement software, such as Planet Bids is desirable.
• 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.  

Salary and Benefits

SANDAG rewards the efforts of its employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Competitive salaries are supplemented with a flexible offering of health, financial security, and time-off benefits to meet the work and life needs of employees and their families.

These Limited-Term Contracts and Procurement Analyst positions will be filled at the Analyst I, II, or Associate level depending on qualifications and experience of the selected candidates. Positions at the Analyst I and II level are considered entry-level with job duties primarily related to learning and supporting procurement activities. At the Associate level, employees are expected to independently coordinate more complex procurement functions.

The annual salary ranges are: Analyst I - $44,011 to $70,417 per year; Analyst II - $48,522 to $77,635, per year; Associate Analyst - $53,496 to $85,593 per year.

Our benefits include traditional 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. And to support the need to rest and rejuvenate, employees are provided with a bank of paid time off in addition to paid holidays.

How to Apply

We encourage all interested candidates to apply for these positions by completing a SANDAG Employment Application form. Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted in addition to the Employment Application but are not a substitute for this document.The Employment Application can be downloaded in PDF format from the SANDAG website. Alternatively, a copy can be requested by calling (619) 699-1900 or emailing hr@sandag.org. Completed applications and related materials can be submitted via email, fax, regular mail, courier, or delivered by hand. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information.

This position is Open until Filled. The first review of applications will begin on February 15, 2019.

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 (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), fax (619) 699-6905, or hr@sandag.org.

Application Supplement

To help us further evaluate the skills and experience of individuals interested in these positions, applicants are asked to respond to the Supplemental Questions below. The information can be up to 300 words per question and should be submitted with the Employment Application. This is a required component of the application; applications received without a response will be screened out of the selection process.

Supplemental Questions

1. Describe how your experience is a good fit for a Contracts and Procurement Analyst position in a public agency setting.
2. What strategies do you use to balance high-priority, competing demands from project managers while ensuring procurement policies and laws are followed?

Candidate Selection and Notification

Following the first review date for applications, all candidates will receive written confirmation that their application has been received. The hiring manager will begin reviewing and evaluating applications within a few days of the first review date. Based on this evaluation, the best qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. All candidates will receive written notification as to the final outcome of their application.

Further Information

The SANDAG website contains a wealth of information about our various project and program areas. The Careers section of the site lists all of our current Job Openings as well as information on how to apply for positions and Frequently Asked Questions about our recruitment process.

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.

SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer