Top 39 Contracting officer Jobs in California

PORT PROCUREMENT OFFICER
City of Long Beach, CA —Long Beach, CA
- $131,158.15 - $183,620.57 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
CLASSIFICATION OFFICER
The GEO Group —Adelanto, CA
- $45.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Contracts Officer, Industry Partnerships
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $116,834 - $141,300 a year
- Extended hours
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer
California Northern Pretrial Services —San Francisco, CA
- $216,914 - $249,900 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Office
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Industry Contracts Officer (7380U), IPIRA-Industry Alliance Office #86544
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $82,800 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
Facility Security Officer (FSO)
HavocAI —San Diego, CA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
LICENSING & CONTRACTS OFFICER
The Scripps Research Institute —San Diego, CA
- $95,000 - $138,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Free parking
- Health savings account
Contract Analyst/Officer, VC Health Sciences
UC San Diego Health —San Diego, CA
- $42.15 - $77.39 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Senior Business Contracts Officer (0345U), Office of Business Contracts - #86682
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Research
Operations Support Watch Officer (Basic)
SABG —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —San Francisco, CA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Flexible schedule
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FOOD SERVICE OFFICER
The GEO Group —El Centro, CA
- $39.57 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Deputy Chief Probation Officer (At-Will)
Tulare County, CA —Visalia, CA
- $112,996.83 - $174,581.06 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Senior Contracts & Grants Officer
University of California, Riverside —Riverside, CA
- $68,500 - $121,900 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
Chief Legal Officer
Quantum Space —Hawthorne, CA
- $300,000 - $400,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (0953) - San Francisco Police Department
City and County of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $197,592.37 - $289,851.18 a year
- Overtime
- Computer Science
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuing education credits
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians —Corning, CA
- $76,400 - $99,400 a year
- Background check
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Chief Information Officer
W.E. O'Neil Construction —Irvine, CA
- $265,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Office
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Security Manager, Facility Security Officer
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $111,500 - $167,200 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
Impact Housing —Los Angeles, CA
- $325,000 - $375,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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PORT PROCUREMENT OFFICER

City of Long Beach, CA -
Long Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$131,158.15 - $183,620.57 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
457(b)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Microsoft Outlook
Team supervision
Developing diversity initiatives
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Procurement contract management
Collaboration with community partners
Microsoft Teams
Contracts
Technical Proficiency
Marketing

Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A PORT PROCUREMENT OFFICER

(This is an at-will position)

Salary Range $131,158.14 - $183,620.57

ABOUT US

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

THE TEAM

The Central Procurement Services Division is responsible for establishing contract and procurement standards, managing purchase processes, the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, and providing guidance to Port staff regarding best practices for their contract/procurement matters.

THE ROLE

Under general supervision and reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Procurement, the Port Procurement Officer is directly responsible for advancing engagement, education and process improvement practices in procurement and contracting, within the Central Procurement Services Division. This includes developing and implementing new initiatives to achieve Port objectives and goals, identifying best practices and innovative approaches to enhancing procurement practices, and fostering partnerships that meet the needs of the Port.

CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, @ 5:00 pm PDT via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 331 571 687# Click here to join.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE:

Provides leadership and management of outreach and engagement functions within the Central Procurement Services (CPS) Division; contributes to the overall CPS Division goals and objectives, measures performance, and ensures an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained. Assists in the overall supervision of engagement staff to ensure effective interdivisional cooperation.
Oversees the planning, implementation, training and management of outreach, capacity building, and process improvement activities related to procurement and contracting.
Develops and coordinates an organization-wide approach to outreach and engagement, including Port participation in industry networking events, meetings, conferences and other events related to procurement and contracting.
Prepares and presents regular reports and metrics to senior leadership on the progress of engagement efforts in procurement and contracting.
Champions efforts to consider varying perspectives in the decision-making process related to procurement and contracting, to foster a more inclusive and fair procurement process.
Partners with the Port’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs, and the City purchasing team to increase contracting opportunities for vendors.
Collaborates with the Port’s Human Resources Division, as needed, to ensure both internal and external goals are accomplished and aligns with the interests and communities the Port serves.
Identifies areas for process improvement and makes recommendations to the Assistant Director of Procurement.
Prepares effective, high-quality documents and ensures that required reports, correspondence and Board materials are submitted on time.
Prepares presentations to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Train and mentor staff; provide leadership with respect to career development.
Performs special projects and other duties as directed.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Communications or a closely related field. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position's duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Minimum of three years of professional experience in the field of procurement, policy, analysis or contract administration offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position.
Minimum of two years serving in a supervisory or lead capacity is required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:

Knowledge of the procurement principles, practices, processes and contract administration is essential.
Knowledge of theories, principles ,and practices related to the planning, organizing, and application of local, state or federal programs in contracting.
Knowledge of best practices for effective outreach, marketing and community/business engagement.
A successful record of influence, business community building, networking, and deploying effective programs for diversity and compliance.
Must be able to effectively use MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other related applications.
Must be able to prepare clear, accurate, and concise records and reports for presentations.
Must be able to adapt to and use new software and web based programs, as applicable.
Must be flexible, able to handle frequent interruptions, and to prioritize tasks to complete multiple, time sensitive projects/tasks with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to create charts, graphs and documents for presentations is required.
Must be able to attend in-person meetings, conferences, and community events at various locations with in and outside City limits, with flexibility to use available transportation options to include public transportation, carpooling, ridesharing services or other travel methods that ensure timely arrival.

DESIRABLE:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Communications or a closely related field is preferred.
Experience with local, state or federal regulatory agencies, community organizations, business leaders, elected officials and constituents is highly desirable.
Prior Port or City experience is a plus.
Knowledge of contracting in a public agency is preferred.
Knowledge of state, federal, local government regulations and/or contracting is preferred.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The final filing date for this recruitment is Monday, July 27, 2026 @ 11:59 pm PDT. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.

Individuals who are most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to further evaluate candidate qualifications. First and second-round panel interviews are scheduled for the week of August 3, 2026 (virtual) and the week of August 10, 2026 (in-person). Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on conducting a comprehensive background check.

The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email [email protected]

The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act orhttps://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/.

THE BENEFITS:

The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $131,158.15 - $183,620.57 (Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of the salary range; however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Port’s generous benefits package includes:

Auto Allowance– $450.00 per month
Executive Leave– 40 hours per year.
Retirement– CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for social security, paid by the employee.
Pay for Performance– Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
Deferred Compensation–The City contributes up to 5% of the base salary for all qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
Group Health Insurance– Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
Life Insurance– City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
Disability Insurance– City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Vacation–Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service.
Sick Leave– Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
Paid Parental Leave– After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
Holidays– 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
Education Reimbursement – Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
Annual Physical– Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness– As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
529 college savings plan– The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university – or two-year technical or vocational institution.

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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