Contracts Analyst

Salary : $78,062.64 - $94,865.76 Annually

Location : Compton, CA

Job Type : 12 Months

Job Number : 25 / 26 - 25

Department : Purchasing

Opening Date : 01 / 05 / 2026

Closing Date : 1 / 27 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Position Details

Under the general direction of the Director of Purchasing, provide support to department activities with specific responsibility for performing technical duties including the preparation of detailed bid specifications and contract-related documents for procurement of construction materials and services in accordance with applicable District policies, codes, and laws.

Essential Functions - Typical Duties

Administers bidding process and contracts for vendor performance / compliance within established limits (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing items and / or services within budget and in compliance with established guidelines.

Assists staff and / or vendors (e.g. ordering, purchasing procedures and available funds, scheduling job walks for prospective bidders, pre-bid conference, responding to questions on contracts, services, orders, quotes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and facilitating purchasing process and contract administration in accordance with established policies and guidelines.

Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. vendors, staff, public agencies, prospective bidders, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures, and / or monitoring purchasing processes.

Evaluates order and bid documentation (e.g. requisitions, change orders, bids, proposals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper use of District funds in the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and / or services.

Evaluates vendors (e.g. verifying contractors' licenses and insurance coverage, monitoring vendor progress on project and conformance to bid / contract specifications, etc.) for the purpose of determining their capability for performing to established specifications.

Issues change orders, contract amendments, and extensions to schedules as the result of extraordinary circumstances for the purpose of completing purchasing processes in accordance with established procedures.

Maintains purchasing information, files, records, reports (e.g. Requests for Proposal, purchase orders, vender files, change notices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.

Makes oral presentations to the Board of Education members, Superintendent, administrators and supervisors for the purpose of providing information necessary for decision making.

Prepares written materials and electronic purchasing information for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal, and / or administrative requirements.

Processes purchasing-related information (e.g. bids, requests for proposals, incoming purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change notices, mail, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action, and / or complying with established accounting practices.

Researches contracts, suppliers, equipment, and regulations, including evaluation of new products for the purpose of ensuring compliance with purchasing and contract guidelines.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. District employees, vendors, auditors, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating communication and / or providing guidance among several parties; providing information; and / or referral for addressing inquiry.

Assists auditors by providing requested information for the purpose of providing necessary documentation for completion of audit.

Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.

Supports the Director of Purchasing and Purchasing Analyst, as point of contact, should both be absent (e.g. may be required to plan, assign, and coordinate the daily operations of the purchasing and contracting functions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient operations of the department.

Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. vendors, staff, public agencies, prospective bidders, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures, and / or monitoring purchasing processes.

Evaluates order and bid documentation (e.g. requisitions, change orders, bids, proposals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper use of District funds in the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and / or services.

Evaluates vendors (e.g. verifying contractors' licenses and insurance coverage, monitoring vendor progress on project and conformance to bid / contract specifications, etc.) for the purpose of determining their capability for performing to established specifications.

Issues change orders, contract amendments, and extensions to schedules as the result of extraordinary circumstances for the purpose of completing purchasing processes in accordance with established procedures.

Maintains purchasing information, files, records, reports (e.g. Requests for Proposal, purchase orders, vender files, change notices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.

Makes oral presentations to the Board of Education members, Superintendent, administrators and supervisors for the purpose of providing information necessary for decision making.

Prepares written materials and electronic purchasing information for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal, and / or administrative requirements.

Processes purchasing-related information (e.g. bids, requests for proposals, incoming purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change notices, mail, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action, and / or complying with established accounting practices.

Researches contracts, suppliers, equipment, and regulations, including evaluation of new products for the purpose of ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. District employees, vendors, auditors, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating communication and / or providing guidance among several parties; providing information; and / or referral for addressing inquiry.

Assists auditors by providing requested information for the purpose of providing necessary documentation for completion of audit.

Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.

Supports the Director of Purchasing and Purchasing Analyst, as point of contact, should both be absent (e.g. may be required to plan, assign, and coordinate the daily operations of the purchasing and contracting functions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient operations of the department.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Three years of responsible contracts related administration. One year in a supervisory capacity. Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Pre-employment Physical Exam Drug Test

Valid CA Class C Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance

• Health and Welfare Plan for employees and eligible dependents. Plan includes District / Employee paid premium for health, dental, and vision.
• Vacation days : 22 paid days.
• Holidays : 16 days paid per fiscal year.
• District paid and voluntary insurance plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.