Analyst, Procurement

Job Summary

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people's lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work impact the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), we coordinate and manage federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.

This position supports the procurement process that is annually awarded to fund programs serving the homeless in Los Angeles City and County. This position works closely with management to meet the following goals: manage the competitive procurement of housing and homeless services; coordinate the development of various procurement solicitation documents including but not limited to Request for Statements of Qualification (RFSQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Request for Bids (RFB); coordinating the objective review and scoring of proposal submissions and finalize award recommendations.

The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Support and manage components of the competitive procurement process for housing and homeless services, ensuring compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, and procurement regulations.
• Support in the development of streamlined procurement and purchasing procedures that are aligned with LAHSA's strategic plan and funding priorities.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and coordinating the release of procurement documents, including but not limited to Requests for Statements of Qualification (RFSQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Bids (RFB), ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with program goals.
• Ensure that the LAHSA priorities of racial equity, inclusion and diversity are incorporated as required core values in all procurement practices and procedures.
• Organize and facilitate objective proposal review panels by preparing scoring tools, training reviewers, managing conflict-of-interest protocols, and ensuring consistent application of evaluation criteria.
• Synthesize evaluation results into clear, defensible award recommendations, including drafting summaries, preparing documentation for leadership review, and supporting presentation of findings.
• Work with leadership to identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows, enhance reviewer guidance, and strengthen fairness and transparency across procurement cycles to establish cost reasonableness for funded homeless housing and services programs.
• Ensure Housing First, Harm Reduction and Trauma-Informed policies and practices as minimum standards for all LAHSA grantees.
• Provide support to teams across LAHSA departments as needed to ensure the transfer of knowledge of technical assistance materials related to LAHSA's procurement processes and provide support to housing and homeless service providers throughout the County of Los Angeles.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Team-based project management.
• Homeless funding regulations, requirements, and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and best practices in all aspects of procurement.
• Program development and implementation processes.
• Serve as a team leader with a collaborative, straightforward approach to funding allocation.
• Plan, organize and implement projects/tasks according to priority.
• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, authorization and regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Analyze funding and program development problems and recommend solutions.
• Work well under pressure to meet inflexible deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using correct, standard rules of English.
• Write and present reports.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Work independently and exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Proficient level of computer software programs specifically, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook)

Training & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, human services, social studies, or related field is required.
• Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully.

Schedule: The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.

Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.

Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements. Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io; or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer