Contract Administration Analyst II
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
July 28, 2026 - August 12, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate has journey-level experience independently developing complex procurement methodologies and solicitation packages, including cost proposal templates, requirement specifications, and drafting and negotiating contractual documents consistent with District policies, the California Education Code, the Public Contract Code, and other applicable requirements in a practical and solution-oriented manner that protects the District while allowing projects to move forward efficiently. They lead assigned procurements from initial planning and market research through solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award administration while managing multiple high-priority assignments and competing deadlines.
The ideal candidate utilizes Microsoft Office to generate communications, analyze data sets, and interpret data related to metrics, timeline considerations, and division activities. A successful candidate builds strong working partnerships with District sponsors. They will ask thoughtful and probing questions to understand the sponsor’s objectives, operational requirements, risks, budget, and schedule and translate those needs into an effective procurement strategy. They build sponsor understanding and buy-in, explain available options and tradeoffs, and professionally challenge assumptions when a proposed approach may not be competitive, practical, or compliant. The candidate is skilled in conducting market research and vendor outreach activities, developing complex solicitation and contract documents, analyzing bids, proposals, and cost information, and negotiating pricing, terms, conditions, deliverables, and performance expectations.
The candidate anticipates next steps and potential risks, resolves issues before they result in delays, maintains project momentum, keeps stakeholders informed, and takes responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of their work. They use data, technology, procurement knowledge, and professional experience to support well-reasoned decisions, maximize competition and value, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes. The successful candidate monitors contract performance, compliance requirements, deliverables, and documentation throughout the contract lifecycle and takes appropriate action to address issues. They are also a confident communicator who can lead meetings, evaluations, presentations, and negotiations; develop clear and defensible recommendations; and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff. They balance collaboration and customer service with the independence, accountability, and professional judgment expected of a journey-level analyst.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a degree in supply chain management, economics, business or public administration, finance, law, or related field.
Experience:
Three years of contract administration experience which included preparing solicitation documents, and analyzing cost proposals, bids, amendments, or change orders for construction, professional service, and/or goods and general service contracts.
Special:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
SPECIAL NOTE:
An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Contract Administration Analyst II performs journey-level work in support of contract administration and procurement activities.
Typical Duties include:
- Developing solicitation documents and reviewing and clarifying technical specifications for complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other contract related activities.
- Performing detailed analyses on cost proposals, bids, amendments, and change orders to maximize value and minimize cost of goods and services to the District.
- Determining and making recommendations regarding the timely and most cost effective methods of procuring goods and/or services for District solicitations.
- Scheduling, conducting, and leading pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings and the source selection and evaluation process with administrators, customers, contractors, and other interested parties to clarify statement of work issues and coordinate responses regarding technical issues during the solicitation process.
- Negotiating contract costs, terms, and conditions with multiple vendors to maximize value and minimize cost of services to the District.
- Drafting and reviewing contractual documents consistent with District policies and California Education and Public Contract Codes.
- Evaluating bids and proposals for responsiveness and responsibility and preparing award recommendations for management review consistent with established policies.
- Administering and providing work direction for the preparation and maintenance of contract files and records.
- Researching and preparing reports and correspondence regarding technical contract issues.
- Participating in and conducting training sessions for school/office administrators to assist in compliance with contract policies and to maximize quality of goods and/or services and minimize costs.
- Ensuring fair and open competition through the maximization of outreach activities, website postings, advertisements, announcements, and meetings.
- Making oral presentations to management and policy makers regarding contract issues.
- Attending meetings on behalf of the administration to identify issues and making recommendations regarding changes in processes and/or procedures.
- Conducting contractor debriefings regarding contract awards/non-awards.
- Monitoring contract compliance post-award and negotiating amendments or change orders.
- Reviewing and approving contractor invoices.
- Conducting closeout actions upon contract completion such as final audit, payment reconciliations, and deliverable verifications.
- Acting as a liaison between District sponsors and contractors.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/4bVk0P1
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.
The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a Technical Interview.
Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.
The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in-person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process. Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.
If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Vartan Nakashyan at vartan.nakashyan@lausd.net.
APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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