Contract Analyst

Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents.

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under general supervision, responsible for managing supply contracts, provides assistance with the Low Carbon fuel standard program, processes invoice payments for existing contracts, enforces supply contract terms, establishes new and exercises active contract options. Manages supplier quality, performs root cause analysis, charts reliability predictions, and implements quality control processes for the receiving dock. Works with the Material Planner, Inventory Analyst, Storeroom supervisors, Warranty department to ensure a steady supply of parts and material and avoid supply chain disruptions.

This is an exempt position in Salary Grade ­­205: Min $95,176 – Mid $114,212 – Max $133,247 annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until filled.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Oversees supply contracts to prevent potential contractual disputes, verifies adherence to contract terms, manages cumulative maximum obligation.
• Drafts contract scopes of work, exercises contract options, manages price summaries, determines initial contract years and option years.
• Manages the daily operations of the material section assuring a steady supply of parts, fuel, lubricants, shop supplies and safety equipment.

Works in a Collaborative Manner with Others: Works in a collaborative manner with others, helps resolve unproductive conflict.

• Works with maintenance and materials management staff to promote quality improvements throughout the supply chain.
• Works with maintenance, facilities department, specialty shops, technical services, and material management to establish blanket contracts for high usage parts.
• Interacts with suppliers to develop quality improvement processes.
  

Solves Problems & Analyzes Issues: Has and applies problem analysis and problem-solving skills on a technical and interpersonal level.

• Develops department dashboard for all key indicators, stock outs, parts availability, cost of supplies, contract performance, and material cost savings.
• Develops and implements quality inspection practices out on the receiving dock.

Learning Agility: Seeks feedback actively and strives to improve based on that feedback. Strive for continual improvement.

• Reviews supplier terms, conditions, and recommends innovative ways to deal with contract requirements.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of material management experience; three years of which are managing teams. Experience in leading process improvement teams.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.