Senior Administrative Analyst (Contracts)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver pure reliable water to regions serving 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. This requirement may result in an Eligibility List. In this role, you’ll serve as a Senior Administrative Analyst (Contracts) leading procurements that support critical organizational programs. As a technical specialist, you’ll guide teams through the full solicitation , selection , and contract award process and apply best practices to develop, negotiate, and administer highly technical agreements. You’ll ensure contracting integrity by conducting compliance reviews, documenting findings, and independently resolving complex issues—while providing the insight needed to support sound decisions operations across the organization. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description click here: Senior Administrative Analyst

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; OR two years in an MWD Analyst classification.
Relevant Experience is defined as: public agency contract management and purchasing experience in the acquisition of goods and services in professional services through issuance of solicitations including RFPs and RFQ uals , award and negotiation of agreements, and contract administration activities.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams through complex public agency procurements, including Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQual).
Develop, negotiate, and award highly technical professional services agreements that align with organizational programs.
Plan and conduct pre-proposal presentations, site visits, and job walks for internal stakeholders and respondents.
Evaluate proposals and prepare recommendation-to-award memoranda to support informed decision-making.
Perform compliance reviews, prepare written reports, and independently resolve complex contract issues to ensure compliance with terms and policies.
Provide contract training and guidance to internal stakeholders to strengthen procurement integrity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
On-site fitness center
Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
Public transportation reimbursements