Contracts and Procurement Analyst I / II

Salary : $61,194.00 - $104,603.00 Annually

Location : 1011 Union Street, San Diego

Job Type : Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Department : Contracts and Procurement Services

Division : Operations and Administration

Opening Date : 11 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

SANDAG is the regional agency that connects people, places, and innovative ideas by implementing solutions with our unique and diverse communities. Integral to our mission is the ability to procure goods and services necessary for the agency's programs, projects, and business operations with the support of the Contracts and Procurement Services Division. 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

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 and is responsible for executing approximately 1,000 contracts each year, with a total value of more than of $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

SANDAG is currently hiring a Contracts Analyst to join their team. Contract Analysts concurrently support numerous procurements at various stages of development, the ability to work cooperatively with project managers, contract administrators and vendors and meet deadlines, as well as possess a high level of organization and communication skills to manage multiple deadlines, is integral to the role. These positions will support various types of procurements including the areas such as professional services, construction, operational supplies, Architecture & Engineering services, technology equipment and services, and grant distribution. If you think you would enjoy the challenge of working on diverse procurements and helping project managers successfully navigate procurement laws and policies, this Analyst position may be a great fit for you.

The contracts analyst position will be filled as a limited term position that is funded for 2 years.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise agency staff regarding appropriate methods and strategies for acquiring a broad range of goods and services needed for agency programs, projects, and business operations; conduct research and propose options for conducting effective procurements.
• Provide technical assistance to agency staff with the development of solicitation documents such as Requests for Offers (RFOs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information, and Invitations for Bids (IFBs).
• Prepare, research, and review various contracting documents, including contract amendments, task orders, assignments, purchase orders, scopes of work, and service level agreements in cooperation with agency staff and the Office of General Counsel.
• Analyze scopes of work for thoroughness and completeness, and identify potential legal or other risks; review and provide feedback regarding project schedules, milestones, technical specifications, cost estimates, project budgets, insurance requirements, evaluation criteria, and other components of the solicitation package; coordinate the identification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals and commitments, as appropriate.
• Coordinate advertising of solicitation documents, posting to electronic bid systems, and other outreach efforts.
• Coordinate pre-proposal meetings; prepare meeting materials; serve as meeting facilitator; prepare meeting minutes and questions and answers from attendees; post summary information.
• Review submitted proposals for responsiveness; perform cost analyses; facilitate Evaluation Committee activities regarding the evaluation selection and recommendation process; and determine applicability of prevailing wage requirements
• Assist project managers with the negotiation of contracts; review records of negotiation, cost proposals, and overhead rates.
• Research, draft, and review various types of contracts and agreements, including amendments, task orders, and purchase orders; ensure binding documents are consistent with SANDAG guidelines and funding agency requirements; coordinate with the Office of General Counsel to execute contract documents with selected contractors / consultants.
• Develop and maintain records, documents, and reports in compliance with Agency policies; gather information, perform analyses, and provide recommendations.
• Advise staff administering contracts on how to address vendor performance issues and apply contract terms to ensure vendor compliance; assist with the resolution of disputes and initiate corrective actions; administer revisions, terminations, and follow-up work.

Typical Qualifications

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including :

01

SANDAG employees are expected to live within the San Diego region and work in-person in our San Diego office; there are hybrid work schedule options available, as well as a 9 / 80 work schedule (every other Monday off).This is not a fully remote position.Are you able and willing to adhere to the onsite and work schedule described above?

02

Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

03

Please tell us about your 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.

Required Question