About the Role
This position will lead complex procurement modernization initiatives, conduct advanced process analysis, develop strategic recommendations, manage project deliverables, and oversee the work of analysts supporting project implementation. The focus is exclusively on modernization and process improvement activities, not routine procurement transaction processing.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive reviews and assessments of existing procurement processes, procedures, and workflows.
- Lead assigned modernization workstreams and ensure completion of project milestones and deliverables.
- Conduct process mapping, workflow analysis, and stakeholder interviews to identify inefficiencies, gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop process improvement strategies, implementation plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Create process maps, visual workflows, and support documentation using tools such as Miro, Word, and SharePoint.
- Review existing procurement policies, procedures, templates, and guidance documents to establish a standardized framework.
- Organize, migrate, and maintain procurement resources, templates, procedures, and training materials.
- Establish document management standards to improve accessibility, version control, and knowledge sharing.
- Develop a comprehensive procurement training curriculum for procurement analysts, contract managers, vendors, and specialty user groups.
- Lead stakeholder engagement activities with SFO divisions, procurement customers, contract managers, and vendor communities.
- Develop procurement communication materials, outreach resources, and informational content.
- Perform other functions outlined in the 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst job classification.
Requirements
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years’ full-time work, equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work.
- Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.
- Possession of a graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.
- Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.
- Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening.
- Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.
Skills
- Procurement experience: 3+ years supporting procurement, sourcing, or vendor coordination.
- Customer service skills: 3+ years resolving customer or stakeholder issues with strong satisfaction outcomes.
- Technical/business writing: 3+ years preparing clear reports, SOPs, or business documentation.
- Technology adaptability: 3 years working with digital tools and learning new platforms quickly.
- Power BI & analytics: 3 years of experience with Power BI, data analysis, or tech implementation.
Location
- San Francisco International Airport
Work Type
- Full-time
- Temporary Exempt
Experience Level
- 5 years professional-level analytical work
- 3+ years procurement experience
- 3+ years customer service skills
- 3+ years technical/business writing
- 3 years technology adaptability
- 3 years Power BI & analytics experience
Education Level
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) may substitute for one year of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $144,016.00 - $177,528.00
Benefits
- Employee Benefits Overview
About the Company
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the most dynamic and consequential airports in the world, serving as the primary international gateway to Northern California and Silicon Valley.
- As an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, SFO welcomes over 54 million guests annually and offers nonstop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide on 50+ airlines.
- SFO is far more than a transportation hub. It is a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, equity, arts and culture, and forward-thinking infrastructure.
- With approximately 1,900 City employees and a broader community of more than 25,000 workers across airlines, concessionaires, and partners, SFO generates significant economic vitality across the Bay Area region.
- Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.
- Our core values of Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity guide everything we do as we build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- SFO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
- We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
- Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under applicable law.
- The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
- Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
