• Job Description

  Req#: 5283854
  Salary : $83,220.80 - $126,484.80 Annually
  Location : Riverside, CA
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 202600005
  Department: Finance
  Opening Date: 03/26/2026
  Closing Date: 4/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  FLSA: Non-Exempt
  Bargaining Unit: N/A
  
  Job Summary
  Under general supervision, the Contracts Analyst performs responsible administrative, financial, and analytical work in support of WRCOG and its departmental activities. The position is primarily focused on developing and administering contracts for a wide range of services in accordance with WRCOG standards, policies, and legal requirements. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining administrative and fiscal records, recommending process improvements, and assisting in the formulation of contracting policies and procedures.
  
  We are seeking an experienced professional who can make an immediate impact. The ideal candidate brings hands-on contracts and procurement administration experience within a public agency setting and is comfortable partnering with program managers, contract administrators, and departments across the organization to support their contracting needs.
  
  This role carries a high-volume workload - Contract Analysts concurrently manage 40 or more active contracts at any given time, spanning various stages of the procurement lifecycle from solicitation and award through administration and closeout. Procurement types include professional services, construction, operational supplies, and technology equipment and services. The ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and keep multiple workstreams organized without sacrificing accuracy or compliance is essential to success in this position.
  
  The right candidate takes initiative, operates with minimal supervision, and communicates clearly and professionally with both internal stakeholders and external vendors. A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments is equally important.
  This position is assigned a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off. WRCOG maintains a hybrid work arrangement in accordance with agency and operational needs. The position is based in Riverside, California. Positions will be filled at a level commensurate with the qualifications, experience, certifications, and demonstrated competencies of the selected candidate, as determined by WRCOG.
  
  Supervision Received and Exercised
  Receives direction from management and supervisory staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
  
  Class Characteristics
  
  Analyst II: This is the journey-level classification in the Analyst series. Incumbents at this level perform the more difficult assignments, projects, analyses, and studies assigned to positions within the series, requiring the use of considerable discretion and independent judgment in performing assigned work and full and thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of assigned program(s). Assignments are given with general guidelines, and positions are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver work products or services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
  Analyst III: This is the senior-level in the Analyst class series. Incumbents independently manage assigned projects, studies, or programs; research, analyze, and develop solutions to a wide range of issues; participate in agency-wide planning discussions related to assigned area of responsibility; demonstrate independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions; and/or serve as a professional-level resource for analyses and studies which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. The work involves a high-level of problem-solving requiring analysis of unique issues or increasingly complex problems without precedent and/or structure, managing multiple stakeholder interests, and formulating, presenting, and implementing strategies and recommendations for resolution. Work assignments are typically given as broad, conceptual ideas and directives, and incumbents are accountable for overall results and responsible for developing guidelines, action plans, and methods to produce deliverables on time and within budget. This class is distinguished from the Program Manager classification in that the latter are responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and managing assigned programs, serving as agency and/or regional technical experts, and managing assigned staff.
  Examples of Typical Job Functions
  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
  
  • Advise program managers regarding appropriate methods and strategies for acquiring a broad range of goods and services needed for agency programs, projects, and business operations; conduct research and propose options for conducting effective procurements.
  • Provide technical assistance to program managers with the development of solicitation documents such as Requests for Offers (RFOs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information, and Invitations for Bids (IFBs).
  • Prepare, research, and review various contracting documents, including contract amendments, task orders, assignments, purchase orders, scopes of work, and service level agreements in cooperation with program managers and the Office of General Counsel.
  • Analyze scopes of work for thoroughness and completeness and identify potential legal or other risks; review and provide feedback regarding project schedules, milestones, technical specifications, cost estimates, project budgets, insurance requirements, evaluation criteria, and other components of the solicitation package; coordinate the identification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals and commitments, as appropriate.
  • Coordinate advertising of solicitation documents, posting to electronic bid systems, and other outreach efforts.
  • Coordinate pre-proposal meetings; prepare meeting materials; serve as meeting facilitator; prepare meeting minutes and questions and answers from attendees; post summary information.
  • Review submitted proposals for responsiveness; perform cost analyses; facilitate Evaluation Committee activities regarding the evaluation selection and recommendation process; and determine applicability of prevailing wage requirements
  • Assist program managers with the negotiation of contracts, review records of negotiation, cost proposals, and overhead rates.
  • Oversees the agency's procurement and purchasing operations, including purchasing mechanisms such as credit cards, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
  • Research, draft, and review various types of contracts and agreements, including amendments, task orders, and purchase orders; ensure binding documents are consistent with WRCOG guidelines and funding agency requirements; coordinate activities to execute contract documents with selected contractors/consultants.
  • Develop and maintain records, documents, and reports; gather information, perform analyses, and provide recommendations.
  • Advise staff administering contracts on how to address vendor performance issues and apply contract terms to ensure vendor compliance; assist with the resolution of disputes and initiate corrective actions; administer revisions, terminations, and follow-up work.
  
  Education and Experience
  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  
  Analyst II
  
  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field, and
  • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing contract administration work.
  
  Analyst III
  
  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field, and
  • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing contract administration, purchasing programs, and services.
  
  Supplemental Information
  Licenses and Certifications:
  
  • A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under WRCOG's vehicle insurance policy.
  
  Knowledge Of:
  
  • Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and laws related to public agency contracts; experience with various types of public agency funding sources as it pertains to procurement requirements.
  • Principles, practices, and methods of public sector procurement and contracting, including contract preparation, execution, and administration.
  • Policies and procedures governing the bidding process.
  • Various contracting processes and their impact on public agency contracts.
  • Project life cycles, milestones, and compliance regulations.
  • Theories, principles, and practices of contract administration and management techniques for public agencies
  • Knowledge of financial management, project management, and procurement software is desirable.
  • Methods and techniques utilized in analyzing the quality of equipment, materials, services, and supplies.
  • Principles of business administration and economics as applied to the purchasing function.
  • Budget and accounting procedures and practices.
  • Business arithmetic.
  • Record-keeping principles and procedures.
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
  • WRCOG and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Agency staff.
  • The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and programs, projects, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
  
  Ability To:
  
  • Facilitate the procurement of various types of goods and services; ability to review and provide guidance regarding scopes of work, technical specifications, project schedules, cost estimates, project budgets, insurance requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria.
  • Coordinate advertising, posting, and outreach efforts for programs, projects, and services; experience supporting various tasks related to coordinating the efforts of project teams.
  • Analyze and review documents, data sets, and processes with a detail-oriented and analytical eye; experience preparing recommendations and reports for review and approval.
  • Research and analyze information, write grammatically correct documents, and edit the writing of others.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects at various stages of completion; ability to follow-up with employees and managers to keep procurements on track.
  • Advise and explain contractual policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Prepare and maintain contracts, specifications, and service agreements.
  • Coordinate structured bidding activities.
  • Serve as a resource to departments on proper bidding processes to be used for specific types of service procurements.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Make thorough and accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
  • Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
  • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
  • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  Physical Demands:
  Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer/laptop; to operate a motor vehicle, and visit various meeting sites in Western Riverside County to conduct WRCOG business. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing in and walking between work areas may be required and travel to and attendance at off-site meetings. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve information using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 15 pounds.
  
  Mental Demands:
  While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and verbal communication skills; read, analyze, and interpret data, guidelines, and documents; prepare and evaluate reports; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; and interact with applicants, Agency staff, vendors, consultants, management, general public, and other parties.
  
  Working Conditions:
  This is primarily a sedentary classification, and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no known direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The employee interfaces with staff, management, other departmental representatives, government officials, business representatives, and the general public to explain WRCOG programs and request and provide information.
  
  Application Process:
  
  Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. A resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged, as the quality of these materials will be considered as part of the screening process. Candidates who successfully pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a first-round virtual interview. Finalists will be invited to a second-round interview conducted in person. The anticipated start date for this position is Monday, June 08, 2026.
  Salary Range:
  • Analyst II: $83,220.80 to $114,732.80
  • Analyst III: $91,748.80 to $126,484.80
  
  For More Information:
  
  For more information regarding this job opportunity, please contact the Hiring Manager at
  MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
  Employees may choose from several HMO and PPO health plans administered through CalPERS. WRCOG covers medical insurance for the employee + one dependent at the CalPERS Region 3 Kaiser Rate (up to $1,938.10). Employees may waive WRCOG-sponsored medical plans by providing evidence of other medical coverage each plan year. Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the employee is eligible to receive an opt-out reimbursement amount which is one-fourth of the CalPERS Region 3 Kaiser Rate. This medical opt-out payment is paid as taxable earnings. This amount for 2026 is $581.44/month.
  
  DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE
  Premiums for dental and vision insurance are covered 100% by WRCOG for the employee and all their dependents.
  
  LIFE INSURANCE
  Life insurance in the amount of $50,000 is provided by WRCOG for the employee. Employees may voluntarily elect to enroll in additional life insurance products. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also offered to employees at no cost. Supplemental life insurance is available at a cost to the employee through payroll deductions. Additional short-term and long-term disability insurance plans are also available at a cost to the employee through payroll deductions. For complete coverage details, see the 2026 benefit guide.
  
  RETIREMENT
  Benefits include CalPERS retirement benefits, Classic: 2.7% @ 55 formula and PEPRA 2% @ 62 formula with 8.50% Employee Paid Member Contribution.
  
  PAID HOLIDAYS
  Employees receive the following 13 designated holidays:
  New Year's Day
  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  Presidents Day
  Memorial Day
  Juneteenth
  Independence Day
  Labor Day
  Veterans Day
  Thanksgiving Day
  Friday after Thanksgiving
  Christmas Eve
  Christmas Day
  New Years Eve
  
  VACATION ACCRUAL
  Years of ServiceTotal Hours0 to 3 years80.08 hours (3.08/pay period)
  4 to 9
  120.12 hours (4.62/pay period)
  10 to 14
  161.20 hours (6.2/pay period)
  15+
  200.20 hours (7.7/pay period)
  
  FRINGE BENEFIT
  Program Manager and Director positions receive a fringe benefit of 2.3 hours per pay period, totaling 59.80 hours per year.
  
  SICK LEAVE
  Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 4 hours per pay period, totaling 104 hours per year.
  
  TIME & TENURE BENEFIT PAY (3% FLEX)
  After three years of service, employees receive a time and tenure benefit equivalent to 3% of their base salary.
  
  DEFERRED COMPENSATION
  Employees may contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan. IRS contribution caps may apply. There is no contribution or "match" offered by WRCOG.
  
  FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
  Tax-exempt savings plans are offered to pay for eligible expenses associated with healthcare, dependent care, and transportation.
  ***For a complete list of benefits, please see the WRCOG Employee Handbook ***
  01
  
  Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in business or public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree
  
  03
  
  At your most recent position, approximately how many active contracts were you managing at one time? How did you stay organized and ensure nothing fell through the cracks?
  04
  
  Describe your experience managing contracts from solicitation through closeout. What types of contracts have you administered (professional services, construction, technology, etc.)?
  05
  
  Have you developed or administered solicitation documents such as RFPs, RFQs, RFOs, or IFBs? If yes, describe your role in that process.
  06
  
  How many years of experience do you have specifically in public sector contracts and procurement?
  • No experience
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 6-10 years
  • 10+ years
  
  07
  
  How many years of experience do you have in private sector contracts or procurement?
  • No experience
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 6-10 years
  • 10+ years
  
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