Contracts and Procurement Analyst

About the role

The incumbent independently performs a variety of more responsible and complex analytical assignments related to contract and procurement development, consultation, and policies and procedures. They also perform varied analytical assignments related to contract administration, reporting, and compliance of procurement activities within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

Responsibilities

• Independently performs analytical assignments related to contract and procurement development, consultation, and policies and procedures.
• Performs analytical assignments related to contract administration, reporting, and compliance of procurement activities within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

Requirements

To be considered for this Analyst II job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: here.

To be considered for this Analyst I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: here.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). The Classification Specification can be found in the Duty Statement.

Skills

Experience working on IT and non-IT contract and procurement assignments, and the ability to demonstrate analytical qualities through examples of work assignments.

Benefits

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting. The position is located in Sacramento and offers a hybrid work schedule in accordance with DIR's telework policy.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The incumbent works a standard 40-hour workweek.

Special Requirements

Instructions: SOQ must be included. SOQ must fully address the following questions, typed in 12 point font on no more than two pages. Cover letters or generic SOQs not answering these specific questions will not be considered. Please share your experience working on IT and non-IT contract and procurement assignments. Describe an example of a work assignment you completed that demonstrates your analytical qualities.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 8/12/2026.

How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

• Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Mailing Address, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Drop Off Address, Sacramento, CA 95814

Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.