ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California • Sacramento, CA

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting position in a team-oriented environment? Do you like working with friendly people? Do you have excellent organizational and computer skills? Do you enjoy teaching others how to interpret laws, rules, and regulations? This is the job for you! The Caltrans Division of Procurement and Contracts is looking for a highly motivated Associate Governmental Program Analyst to join our procurement team. This individual will work under the direction of a Staff Services Manager I. We offer an exciting opportunity to individuals who have excellent customer service, computer, organizational, analytical, and writing skills. This individual will work with employees at all levels in the Department providing consultation, review and analysis of procurement requests and CAL-CardMpurchases, prepare and obtain approvals on Purchase Orders and contracts. The individual will utilize a wide variety of acquisition methods including, but not limited to, leveraged procurement agreements, Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Option, competitive bidding, California Multiple Award Schedules, emergency, and use of the CAL-Card. The individual provides guidance to CAL-Card Program participants, requesters, supervisors, managers, peers, and vendors. Presentations at procurement fairs and workshops, or training of internal and external customers are also aspects of this position. Some travel may be required. A positive attitude, above average computer skills, and a commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships are integral. Knowledge of California procurement rules and regulations are desirable.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service, computer, organizational, analytical, and writing skills
• Positive attitude
• Above average computer skills
• Commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of California procurement rules and regulations are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, review and analysis of procurement requests and CAL-CardMpurchases
• Prepare and obtain approvals on Purchase Orders and contracts
• Utilize a wide variety of acquisition methods including, but not limited to, leveraged procurement agreements, Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Option, competitive bidding, California Multiple Award Schedules, emergency, and use of the CAL-Card
• Provide guidance to CAL-Card Program participants, requesters, supervisors, managers, peers, and vendors
• Presentations at procurement fairs and workshops, or training of internal and external customers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees