Annual Salary Range: $59,384.00 - $111,924.80 First Review of Applications: January 5, 2025 Expected Start Date: February/March 2025
Overview of 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 and is responsible for executing approximately 1,000 contracts each year, with a total value of more than $275 million.
This team provides the framework, guidance, and expertise to ensure that public dollars are spent prudently and that any contracts for work, services, or equipment are awarded in an open, fair, and competitive environment.
Role
Contract Analysts concurrently support numerous procurements at various stages of development, the ability to work cooperatively with project managers and vendors and meet deadlines is integral to the role. This position will support various types of procurement including the areas such as professional services, construction, operational supplies, Architecture & Engineering services, and technology equipment and services. The successful candidate would enjoy the challenge of working on diverse procurements and helping project managers successfully navigate procurement laws and policies, this Analyst positions may be a great fit for you. The position will be working onsite at our downtown San Diego office. This position will be filled at a level of Analyst I, II or Associate depending on experience.
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor's degree with course work in public administration, business administration, law, technology, computer science, or a related field
At least one to three years of professional contracts and procurement experience; a combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Experience facilitating the procurement of various types of goods and services; ability to review and provide guidance regarding scopes of work, technical specifications, project schedules, cost estimates, project budgets, insurance requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria.
Experience with financial management, project management, and procurement software is desirable.
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 schedule (Monday/Wednesday teleworking; Tuesday, Thursday/Friday in office)
9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
Pay-for-performance merit increases
CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
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
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 modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 300 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.
