Bid Analyst

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As a Bid Analyst, you will direct and manage the evaluation of proposals and assist with the recommendation of vendors from the Cooperative Procurement Department for the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and National Cooperative.

A Typical Day 

• Evaluate and review proposals submitted to The Local Government and National Cooperatives. 
• Verify compliance with all competitive bidding statutes as prescribed by Texas law for local governments. 
• Assure that proposals comply with the general conditions and specifications of solicitation. 
• Utilize time for the management of assigned activities, accomplishing the tasks assigned, and to meet deadlines within the Procurement Department. 
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How You’ll Make an Impact

• Prepare a detailed matrix associated with the evaluation of proposals for award recommendation. 
• Assist with final vendor recommendations and award to the Procurement Director. 
• Stay informed of state regulations regarding the purchasing laws for all local government and the best practices utilized by local government purchasing professionals. 
• Prepare, compile and verify the deviation report to terms and conditions per proposal invitation. 
• Provide a point of contact for vendor relations, assist and or intervene with vendors regarding contract compliance and actively recruit new vendors in all areas of the state. 

Skills For Success

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor of Business Administration degree or related field. 
• Certification of CPM, CPPO, or TASBO.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in governmental purchasing. 

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of public purchasing laws and procedures necessary. 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with good public relation skills. 
• Detailed oriented and mathematically proficient. 

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.  
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship. 
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.