Administrative Services Officer, LACERA; Budget and Vendor Management

Administrative Services Officer

LACERA is seeking an experienced administrative leader to serve as the Administrative Services Officer over Budget and Vendor Management within the Administrative Services Division. This position is part of the Administrative Services Division Management Team and provides both technical and administrative supervision to administrative generalists and specialized staff across the Budget Unit and Vendor Management (Procurement and Contract) functions.

Reporting to the Division Manager, this position serves as LACERA's primary administrative control function for fiscal discipline and operational integrity across the enterprise. The Administrative Services Officer — Budget & Vendor Management coordinates and manages LACERA's overall budget processes related to the LACERA Administrative Budget, the LACERA Retiree Healthcare Budget, and the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Budget, and oversees enterprise-wide procurement, contract administration, and vendor compliance.

Our ideal candidate is innovative, motivated, and passionate about taking Administrative Services to the next level — an experienced professional excited to head teams charged with developing and monitoring a $150 million budget and managing the organization's procurement and vendor relationships. This position influences and interacts with all levels, from line staff to our highest-level executives.

The Administrative Services Officer provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff and functional teams; establishes priorities, monitors performance, supports employee development, and ensures work is aligned with organizational goals, service standards, fiscal controls, and compliance requirements.

This position directs two functional teams: the Budget Unit and Vendor Management, which includes Procurement and Contract administration.

There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Administrative Services Division over Budget and Vendor Management. The resulting eligible register for this examination may be used to fill both current and future vacancies throughout the Administrative Services Division.

The Administrative Services Officer position is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. This position works a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday). LACERA offers a hybrid work environment.