Procurement Analyst StateGovernment Agency

Procurement Analyst Public-Sector Procurement & Contract Administration

Location: Orange CA 92868 Fully On-Site
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Schedule: MondayFriday typically 8:00 AM5:00 PM Pacific
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week; a part-time schedule of around 30 hours per week may be considered
Contract Duration: One year with a second-year extension expected through September 2028
Compensation: Competitive hourly W2 rate based on experience

Position Overview

A public-sector agency is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to support government procurement contract administration and cost analysis activities. This role focuses on reviewing consultant and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) contract amendments staffing changes labor rate schedules and cost proposals to ensure accuracy proper documentation and compliance with governing agreements.

The ideal candidate combines public-sector procurement experience with strong numerical and analytical skills. You will compare proposed costs against executed contracts and approved amendments identify discrepancies validate supporting documentation and prepare clear audit-ready analyses for management review.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career or developing procurement professional who enjoys working with numbers reviewing contracts solving problems and supporting transparent well-documented purchasing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review consultant and A&E cost proposals contract amendments staffing changes cooperative agreements and contract extensions.

• Analyze proposed labor categories personnel hours rates effective dates and total costs against executed agreements and approved rate schedules.

• Verify calculations and supporting documentation identifying discrepancies duplicate charges unsupported adjustments and inconsistent labor classifications or billing periods.

• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to document calculations compare costs track exceptions and provide clear supporting evidence for review.

• Review contract scope terms available funding required approvals and applicable indirect costs or markups.

• Maintain organized accurate procurement files including source documents applicable rate schedules effective dates findings and resolution of outstanding issues.

• Communicate findings clearly to managers and stakeholders request missing documentation follow up on outstanding questions and escalate significant discrepancies when appropriate.

• Assist with competitive solicitations procurement documentation analytical reports and other contract administration assignments.

• Proofread and review procurement documents for accuracy clarity grammar spelling and punctuation.

• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and following established procurement procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in public-sector or government procurement is required .

• Approximately 13 years of relevant experience in procurement purchasing contract administration procurement analysis or a related field is encouraged. Candidates with other relevant experience demonstrating the required skills will also be considered.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills including the ability to review pricing verify calculations compare contract terms and identify inconsistencies.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to create accurate spreadsheets and professional documentation.

• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain findings and request clarification professionally.

• Ability to manage competing priorities meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment when handling discrepancies or incomplete information.

• Ability to work on-site in Orange California on the assigned schedule.

No specific degree certification or professional license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a California public agency transit organization municipality or other government entity.

• Exposure to A&E contracts capital projects transportation planning public works or federally funded procurements.

• Experience reviewing consultant labor rates staffing plans cost proposals contract amendments or pricing adjustments.

• Familiarity with public procurement systems such as OpenGov or similar platforms.

• Experience supporting procurement audits competitive solicitations best-and-final-offer processes or Board agenda materials and reports.

• Relevant procurement training or certifications such as CPPB CPPO or CPSM.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Long-term stability: One-year contract with a second-year extension expected through September 2028.

• Meaningful work: Support public-sector purchasing decisions and responsible contract administration.

• Professional development: Build expertise in government procurement contract analysis and cost review.

• Potential scheduling flexibility: A schedule of approximately 30 hours per week may be considered.

• Collaborative environment: Work with procurement professionals and stakeholders to ensure accurate well-supported decisions.

Work Location & Schedule

This position is based on-site in Orange California 92868. Remote work is not available. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday within 8:00 AM5:00 PM Pacific.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GoProcure/Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability status.

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