• Job Description

  Req#: 5279751
  Salary : $99,964.18 - $121,733.66 Annually
  Location : Smart Corner
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 202500032
  Department: Procurement Operations
  Division: Ops.
  Opening Date: 03/23/2026
  Closing Date: Continuous
  
  Description
  The San Diego Housing Commission follows a hybrid work scheduled whereby employees are required to work two days in the office located at 1122 Broadway, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
  
  Department: Procurement Operations
  
  Benefits include, but are not limited to:
  
  • 9/80 Compressed Work Schedule (office closed every other Friday)
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Employer paid pension contribution of 14% to base salary
  • 457 tax-deferred savings plan
  • Social security exempt
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
  • Sharp PPO or HMO Plan, Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan,
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health and wellness perks
  • Rewards & Recognition program
  
  To see full benefits package, please visit:
  
  https://www.sdhc.org/sdhc-employee-benefits/
  
  About SDHC
  
  The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is an award-winning public housing agency in the City of San Diego that provides innovative housing assistance programs for households with low income or experiencing homelessness. The San Diego City Council, in its role as the Housing Authority of the City of San Diego, oversees SDHC. SDHC helps pay rent for more than 17,000 households with low income annually; is a leader in collaborative efforts to address homelessness, such as the Community Action Plan on Homelessness for the City of San Diego and SDHC's homelessness initiative, HOUSING FIRST - SAN DIEGO, which has created more than 11,000 housing solutions since November 2014 for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; and creates and preserves affordable rental housing, with more than 23,000 affordable units in service in the City today with SDHC's participation.
  
  About the Department
  
  The Procurement Department supports all divisions of the San Diego Housing Commission by ensuring that contracting and purchasing activities are conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The mission of the department is to deliver efficient, customer-focused procurement services that support affordable housing, community initiatives, and the Commission's strategic goals.
  
  The team includes Procurement Analysts, Contract Specialists, Labor Compliance professionals, and leadership staff who collaborate closely to manage solicitations, evaluate proposals, oversee contract performance, and support department-wide compliance. The department values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement, and provides opportunities for staff to build technical expertise and advance within the agency.
  About the Position
  
  The San Diego Housing Commission is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement & Contract Analyst with a strong foundation in contract management, compliance, vendor coordination, and program or project support. Candidates will possess at least (5) years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as procurement, contracting, grants, program management, or government-funded project administration.
  
  This role supports the full contracting and procurement lifecycle, including preparing and reviewing solicitation documents, analyzing proposals, developing contract terms, conducting compliance checks, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. Candidates with experience in cooperative agreements, subcontract management, or government contract compliance are encouraged to apply.
  
  Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. The position offers the opportunity to grow into public-sector procurement and gain experience with competitive solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs), cost analysis, and contract negotiation within a mission-driven agency.
  
  Examples of Essential Job Functions
  
  
  • Leads and administers formal and informal procurements for goods and services in accordance with agency procurement policies and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Develops and manages competitive solicitations including Invitations for Bids (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and related procurement documents.
  • Reviews scopes of work and specifications with requesting departments to ensure clarity, competitiveness, and compliance with procurement requirements.
  • Coordinates solicitation processes including advertising, pre-bid conferences, responding to vendor questions, issuing addenda, and managing proposal submissions.
  • Supports and coordinates proposal evaluation committees; reviews proposals for responsiveness and responsibility.
  • Conducts cost and price analysis and prepares procurement recommendations and contract award documentation.
  • Negotiates contract terms, pricing, amendments, and renewals within delegated authority.
  • Administers contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, insurance provisions, regulatory requirements, and agency policies.
  • Monitors contract performance and assists departments in resolving contractor performance issues.
  • Provides procurement guidance and technical assistance to agency departments regarding procurement procedures, contracting requirements, and vendor engagement.
  • Researches and interprets procurement regulations, policies, and best practices.
  • Prepares reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation for management and governing board approval.
  • Maintains procurement files and documentation to ensure compliance with audit and record retention requirements.
  • Assists in the development and improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and operational processes.
  • May train or mentor staff on procurement policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Typical Qualifications
  Knowledge of:
  
  • Public procurement principles, practices, and procedures
  • Competitive solicitation methods including IFB, RFP, and RFQ processes
  • Contract administration principles and practices
  • Cost and price analysis techniques
  • Contract negotiation principles
  • Applicable federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations
  • Procurement ethics and conflict-of-interest standards
  • Records management and audit documentation requirements
  • Principles of project coordination and stakeholder engagement
  • Record-keeping principles and procedures.
  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
  • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
  • Techniques for effectively representing the Commission in contacts with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Commission staff.
  
  Ability to:
  • Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned programs.
  • Plan and conduct effective management, administrative, and operational studies.
  • Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
  • Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data effectively.
  • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
  • Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Effectively represent the Commission in meetings with government agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Plan, coordinate, and administer complex procurement processes
  • Draft clear and effective solicitation documents and contracts
  • Analyze proposals, cost information, and vendor qualifications
  • Interpret procurement laws, regulations, and policies
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions effectively
  • Communicate procurement requirements clearly to internal staff and vendors
  • Manage multiple procurements and deadlines simultaneously
  
  Education & Experience:
  
  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public procurement, contracting, or contract administration, including experience managing competitive solicitations and complex service contracts.
  Licenses and Certifications:
  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
  
  Supplemental Information
  
  Physical Demands:
  
  Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Commission and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally 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 25 pounds.
  
  Environmental Elements:
  
  Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
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  Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public procurement, contracting, or contract administration experience?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  If you indicated having five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public procurement, contracting, or contract administration in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
  03
  
  Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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