The ideal candidate has journey-level experience independently developing complex procurement methodologies and solicitation packages, including cost proposal templates, requirement specifications, and drafting and negotiating contractual documents consistent with District policies, the California Education Code, the Public Contract Code, and other applicable requirements in a practical and solution-oriented manner that protects the District while allowing projects to move forward efficiently. They lead assigned procurements from initial planning and market research through solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award administration while managing multiple high-priority assignments and competing deadlines.
The ideal candidate utilizes Microsoft Office to generate communications, analyze data sets, and interpret data related to metrics, timeline considerations, and division activities. A successful candidate builds strong working partnerships with District sponsors. They will ask thoughtful and probing questions to understand the sponsor’s objectives, operational requirements, risks, budget, and schedule and translate those needs into an effective procurement strategy. They build sponsor understanding and buy-in, explain available options and tradeoffs, and professionally challenge assumptions when a proposed approach may not be competitive, practical, or compliant. The candidate is skilled in conducting market research and vendor outreach activities, developing complex solicitation and contract documents, analyzing bids, proposals, and cost information, and negotiating pricing, terms, conditions, deliverables, and performance expectations.
The candidate anticipates next steps and potential risks, resolves issues before they result in delays, maintains project momentum, keeps stakeholders informed, and takes responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of their work. They use data, technology, procurement knowledge, and professional experience to support well-reasoned decisions, maximize competition and value, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes. The successful candidate monitors contract performance, compliance requirements, deliverables, and documentation throughout the contract lifecycle and takes appropriate action to address issues. They are also a confident communicator who can lead meetings, evaluations, presentations, and negotiations; develop clear and defensible recommendations; and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff. They balance collaboration and customer service with the independence, accountability, and professional judgment expected of a journey-level analyst.
