Senior Management Analyst (Limited Period* - Purchasing and Contracts)

City of Mountain View, CA - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mountain View, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

We're looking for a highly analytical, skilled, and talented professional to join the Purchasing and Support Services Division in the Finance and Administrative Services Department (FASD). The Senior Management Analyst will routinely perform analysis as it relates to reviewing, preparing, and administering contracts and procurements City-wide, while ensuring compliance with city policy, insurance, and financial terms. This vacancy will work primarily on purchasing agreements and contracts. If you are looking to utilize your analytical experience and abilities in a position where you have a direct impact on the operations of the department, this position is for you!

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interdepartmental liaison for software procurements, contract preparation and review, and contractual risk analysis.
• Review and help prepare request for proposals, contracts, certificates of insurance, and similar documents.
• Prepare and manage complex solicitations, contracts, and related documents; prepare analysis and reports for program compliance.
• Perform detailed financial and nonfinancial analysis, research, and prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, and operational issues; recommend and implement an effective course of action.
• Compile and analyze data to assess cost, operational feasibility, and other aspects of programs and special projects; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure, often with City-wide impact.
• Develop procurement and contract training resources used to provide guidance to internal City staff; perform outreach to City departments and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business, or a related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience in such areas as complex financial and/or data analysis, program or contract management and evaluation, policy development, and report-writing.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver License.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree in public administration, business, law, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Experience in contracts management (preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts) and contractual risk evaluation.
• Experience with complex procurements and contracts including software.
• Experience at a public agency with procurement or contracts.
• Possession of a Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Juris Doctorate (JD), or equivalent.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave