Contracting Analyst; Analyst II - CPPW

Position Summary

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry (UF) is looking for a Contracting Analyst II to oversee the contracts and procurement efforts essential for the care of over 333,000 City-owned street trees.

• Lead solicitation processes, update agreements and contracts, process purchase orders, and manage contract amendments and task orders.
• Utilize expertise in public administration, procurement, and financial management to analyze, support, and develop solutions for UF contracting needs.
• Research and develop scopes of work and contractor requirements for tree care and maintenance.
• Partner with Urban Forestry Leadership to create realistic procurement timelines, resources, and work plans, and communicate them effectively.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management processes among City Resources, including Urban Forestry managers, procurement, and legal staff, and serve as a liaison to contractors, consultants, and community partners.
• Develop and manage all contract‑related items, including task orders, invoice processing, and amendments.
• Serve as liaison among internal stakeholders, City offices, and vendors to streamline the contracts and procurement process.

• Experience in principles, practices, and methods of public contracting, procurement processes, and financial analysis.
• Ability to create scopes of work, evaluate vendor proposals, and administer vendor contracts.
• Experience in a liaison role coordinating contracting and procurement processes between City staff and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of finance systems such as SAP or similar for managing contracts, procurement, and budgets.
• Pass a criminal background check upon offer of employment.

Apply online between January 12, 2026 and January 20, 2026. Submit a résumé and answer the supplemental questions. The application link is provided on the City of Portland’s online portal. Veteran preference documents may be submitted by the closing date.

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
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An Equal Opportunity Employer.