Senior Administrative Analyst (Contracts)

Senior Administrative Analyst (Contracts)At Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver pure reliable water to regions serving 19 million peopleand 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 issueswhile providing the insight needed to support sound decisions operations across the organization. What you'll do: 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. Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm. Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification/job. Employment standards minimum qualifications: 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 RFQuals, award and negotiation of agreements, and contract administration activities. 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 About MWD: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage, and other resource-management programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com. Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s). Application filing period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. Qualifying experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your paid work experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).