Contract Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager (Supervisor I), the Analyst II serves as the Contract Analyst and is responsible for performing varied, complex, and technical administrative functions. The incumbent must adhere to ethical practices in accordance with all applicable statutes, departmental policies and procedures, standards and controls, and rules pertaining to delegated purchasing authority approved through Department of General Services (DGS) and is responsible for monitoring statewide changes and ensure GO-Biz is up to date on practices and procedures. The incumbent performs a broad range of complex work associated with GO-Biz BSU and is charged with ensuring that GO-Biz is implementing the best business practices in areas of responsibility.

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Working Conditions

Hybrid: T his position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento up to 4 times a week. #li-hybrid

Special Requirements

Exam Requirements :
Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Analyt II exam to obtain eligibility for this position: CalCareers

Educational Requirements:
If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts. Diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. Please review the minimum qualifications by clicking the link under the "Minimum Requirements" section above.

Employment Application :
Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. The SOQ must be in 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 pages in length. The SOQ must address the following in numerical order; do not consolidate responses:

1. Describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook and give examples of how you have used such documents and programs in a work environment.

2. Describe your institutional knowledge of procuring goods and services. Include your level of expertise with FI$Cal, California State Contract Manual, California Contract Laws, procurement standard forms (STDs) LPA’s and Cal-Card, or your experience with other procurement systems.

3. Provide a detailed example of your experience with contracting. Explain your role, how you ensured compliance with policies or regulations, and how you managed timelines, documentation, or stakeholder communication throughout the process.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)

• Work life balance (most positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here ).

• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)

• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Commute Program

• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

• ScholarShare (college savings account)

• On-the-job training and professional development

• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Salary

IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). Under this program, employees’ monthly base pay is reduced in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025. The specific rate of pay reduction and corresponding leave credits are determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and classification. Please refer to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website here for details regarding the applicable PLP 2025 provisions. The salary listed in this job advertisement does not reflect the pay reduction or corresponding leave credits associated with PLP 2025, which remains in effect through June 30, 2027.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please review the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section above for instructions. Failure to upload a SOQ responding to the information requested may result in disqualification.