San Diego Community Power
Procurement Analyst San Diego, California
San Diego Community Power, Chula Vista, California, United States, 91911
We are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals who are passionate about serving their local communities. Join our team: Apply to our open position(s) below.
Overview OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Procurement Analyst
Posted 9/26/2025 – San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by Community Power
About the role Community Power seeks an experienced, detail oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our growing team as a Procurement Analyst. The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks that directly support Community Power’s non-energy procurement and contracting function. The Analyst also supports the Procurement Manager with routine administrative functions and non-routine duties requiring sound judgement, confidentiality, and tact. The Procurement Analyst will also support supplier outreach efforts and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Who is Community Power? Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
Our history Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. We were formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org.
Commitment to Diversity At Community Power, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and aim to hire employees who reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Essential duties and primary responsibilities
Maintain a solicitation and contracting calendar, screen telephone calls and appointment requests, proactively prepare routine correspondence and follow-up correspondence, and gather and analyze information required for administrative reports.
Assist in the development and organization of materials, including document production, editing or proofreading, and/or collection of information from staff or external sources (e.g., internet search, contacting public agencies or public agencies’ websites); support agency compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements; support the review of the agency’s mid-year and annual budget to ensure sufficient appropriation for active and potential contracts in lieu of an encumbrance; and support the development and implementation of standardized procurement policies and procedures.
Coordinate with external suppliers and other agencies to support the expansion of the agency’s supplier base. Analyze and track outreach results and follow-up activities and make recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on findings. Generate regular reports highlighting outreach progress and coordinate registration activities with the CPUC Supplier Clearinghouse and track data surrounding contracting with diverse suppliers and small/local businesses.
Work with other staff to plan, prepare, and implement the solicitation and contract administration process, identify and analyze needs, goals, funding, and other criteria in the development of contract specifications, support the development of contracts, amendments, and modifications, coordinate with other staff to request waivers such as Insurance, Sole Source, Equal Benefits Program and Local Business Enterprise Ordinance, and document and save all required funding and administrative approvals in accordance with the agency’s retention policy.
Performing related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum qualifications, experience and abilities Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education and experience
equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, public policy, business, or economics
AND
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience working in an administrative or analytical role, preferably in a contracting or procurement setting. Experience working for an electric utility, public agency, or an associated energy load serving entity is desirable.
Experience
Experience with supporting multiple clients, including high-level executives and Directors in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a public contracting and procurement setting, including experience identifying and evaluating suppliers and their capabilities, as well as reviewing contracts and extracting contract terms and data for analysis.
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and Contract Lifecycle Management tools.
Experience developing working relationships that demonstrate high trust, collaboration, and a team-player attitude.
Abilities
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office and Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Analyze data, generate reports, have a high attention to detail, and strong technical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse communities and people of different cultures, backgrounds, and opinions.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, take initiative, and acquire and apply technical skills as necessary.
Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
Exercise good judgment in answering questions; exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Have curiosity and a desire to learn.
Have a strong commitment to sustainability, community energy, and mission-driven work.
Work environment & conditions Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position requires occasional carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
Occasional local travel required, and reliable transportation is expected to attend Community Power events, meetings, and workshops as needed.
Community Power requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered for individuals with medical conditions that prevent vaccination and for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit vaccination, consistent with governing labor laws.
Compensation & benefits Salary Range:
The position salary range is: $84,900 - $110,400; exact compensation to be determined by Community Power, depending upon experience.
Benefits:
Standard benefits package including:
Insurance:
Community Power covers 100% of health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible full-time employees and their dependents. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.
Retirement:
457(b) plan with employer contributions of 10% of eligible compensation to the Money Purchase Plan.
Paid Time Off:
11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (12/24–12/31), 160 hours of accrued PTO per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued sick leave.
Note: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties and may be amended at the discretion of Community Power as needed.
Application information:
Please apply through our official channels. This posting remains open for qualified candidates until filled.
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Overview OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Procurement Analyst
Posted 9/26/2025 – San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by Community Power
About the role Community Power seeks an experienced, detail oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our growing team as a Procurement Analyst. The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks that directly support Community Power’s non-energy procurement and contracting function. The Analyst also supports the Procurement Manager with routine administrative functions and non-routine duties requiring sound judgement, confidentiality, and tact. The Procurement Analyst will also support supplier outreach efforts and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Who is Community Power? Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
Our history Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. We were formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org.
Commitment to Diversity At Community Power, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and aim to hire employees who reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Essential duties and primary responsibilities
Maintain a solicitation and contracting calendar, screen telephone calls and appointment requests, proactively prepare routine correspondence and follow-up correspondence, and gather and analyze information required for administrative reports.
Assist in the development and organization of materials, including document production, editing or proofreading, and/or collection of information from staff or external sources (e.g., internet search, contacting public agencies or public agencies’ websites); support agency compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements; support the review of the agency’s mid-year and annual budget to ensure sufficient appropriation for active and potential contracts in lieu of an encumbrance; and support the development and implementation of standardized procurement policies and procedures.
Coordinate with external suppliers and other agencies to support the expansion of the agency’s supplier base. Analyze and track outreach results and follow-up activities and make recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on findings. Generate regular reports highlighting outreach progress and coordinate registration activities with the CPUC Supplier Clearinghouse and track data surrounding contracting with diverse suppliers and small/local businesses.
Work with other staff to plan, prepare, and implement the solicitation and contract administration process, identify and analyze needs, goals, funding, and other criteria in the development of contract specifications, support the development of contracts, amendments, and modifications, coordinate with other staff to request waivers such as Insurance, Sole Source, Equal Benefits Program and Local Business Enterprise Ordinance, and document and save all required funding and administrative approvals in accordance with the agency’s retention policy.
Performing related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum qualifications, experience and abilities Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education and experience
equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, public policy, business, or economics
AND
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience working in an administrative or analytical role, preferably in a contracting or procurement setting. Experience working for an electric utility, public agency, or an associated energy load serving entity is desirable.
Experience
Experience with supporting multiple clients, including high-level executives and Directors in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a public contracting and procurement setting, including experience identifying and evaluating suppliers and their capabilities, as well as reviewing contracts and extracting contract terms and data for analysis.
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and Contract Lifecycle Management tools.
Experience developing working relationships that demonstrate high trust, collaboration, and a team-player attitude.
Abilities
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office and Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Analyze data, generate reports, have a high attention to detail, and strong technical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse communities and people of different cultures, backgrounds, and opinions.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, take initiative, and acquire and apply technical skills as necessary.
Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
Exercise good judgment in answering questions; exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Have curiosity and a desire to learn.
Have a strong commitment to sustainability, community energy, and mission-driven work.
Work environment & conditions Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position requires occasional carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
Occasional local travel required, and reliable transportation is expected to attend Community Power events, meetings, and workshops as needed.
Community Power requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered for individuals with medical conditions that prevent vaccination and for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit vaccination, consistent with governing labor laws.
Compensation & benefits Salary Range:
The position salary range is: $84,900 - $110,400; exact compensation to be determined by Community Power, depending upon experience.
Benefits:
Standard benefits package including:
Insurance:
Community Power covers 100% of health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible full-time employees and their dependents. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.
Retirement:
457(b) plan with employer contributions of 10% of eligible compensation to the Money Purchase Plan.
Paid Time Off:
11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (12/24–12/31), 160 hours of accrued PTO per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued sick leave.
Note: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties and may be amended at the discretion of Community Power as needed.
Application information:
Please apply through our official channels. This posting remains open for qualified candidates until filled.
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