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Director of Contracts and Procurement
- Alameda, California
- FIRST FIVE ALAMEDA COUNTY
$140,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Purchasing and Warehouse
IT Infrastructure Engineer & Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$114,025.60 - $148,075.20
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Court Interpreter (Farsi), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Punjabi), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Dari), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Supervisor (Family)
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
95,180.80 - 115,356.80
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Director of Strategic Initiatives u0026 Planning
- Alameda, California
- FIRST FIVE ALAMEDA COUNTY
$139,000.00 - $201,000.00 Salary
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Planning and Development
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Alameda, California
- Alameda County
$52.23 - $62.54/hour; $108,638.40 - $130,083.20/year
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
Court Interpreter (Vietnamese), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Mam-Mayan), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Mandarin), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Spanish), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Tagalog), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Arabic), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Interpreter (Cantonese), Intermittent Part-Time
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
$41.32 - $50.23
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Court Reporter
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court - Alameda County
$53.53 - $64.97
- Full Time
- Court Administration
Court Reporter (Part-Time)
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court - Alameda County
$53.53 - $64.97
- Part Time
- Court Administration
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Experienced
- Alameda, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Fire & EMS Implementation Specialist
- Alameda, California
- First Due
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Loss Prevention Associate II
- Alameda, California
- The TJX Companies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Marine Rigging Specialist & Custom Fabrication Pro
- Alameda, California
- West Marine
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Prevention Detective
- Alameda, California
- The TJX Companies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatcher
- Alameda, California
- PIER 39
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Public Works Skilled Labourer Position Woodstock
- Alameda, California
- City of Woodstock, Ontario
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Dispatcher
- Alameda, California
- Blue
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Unarmed Cannabis Dispensary Security Officer
- Alameda, California
- AEGIS Security & Investigations
- Full Time
- Public Safety
ES Marine Field Technician I
- Alameda, California
- Republic Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Reserve Anesthesiologist
- Alameda County, California
- United States Army
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Director of Contracts and Procurement
- Alameda, California United States
- FIRST FIVE ALAMEDA COUNTY
- Jul 01, 2026
- $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary - Full Time
FIRST FIVE ALAMEDA COUNTY

For more than 25 years, First 5 Alameda County has been a pioneer for funding innovative programs and advocating for policies supporting children from birth to age 5, birthing people, parents, early care educators, and child care providers. Our investments in the early care and education system, help children learn and grow, support parents in their important role as caregivers, and promote healthy development and well-being. Join a fast-paced, dynamic, equity-centered workplace in the largest public agency fully dedicated to strengthening the child care system in Alameda County. You can help us ensure that every child–regardless of race or socioeconomic background–gets a strong start in life.
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- $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary
- Full Time
- Jul 01, 2026
Job Description
Description

The Director of Contracts and Procurement leads the Agency's contracting and procurement functions, ensuring contracts are managed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with applicable laws and funding requirements. This role oversees procurement operations, contract administration, policy development, and process improvements that support Agency goals and responsible stewardship of public resources. Working closely with leadership and program teams, the Director helps build strong contracting systems that support services for children and families.

What You'll Do

Lead the Agency's procurement, contracting, and contract administration functions.

Develop and improve contracting policies, procedures, systems, templates, and tools.

Oversee competitive procurements, contract negotiations, contract execution, and vendor management.

Partner with leadership, and internal teams to develop effective contracting strategies and support Agency priorities.

Monitor contract performance, compliance, budgets, and reporting while identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, funding requirements, and audit standards.

Supervise, mentor, and develop contracts and procurement staff while providing guidance and training across the Agency.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Additional experience and/or education can be substituted to meet typical qualifications. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement, contracting, or contract administration, public administration, or a closely related field in a public or private organization, including three (3) years in a supervisory, management, or lead capacity, and the equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major coursework in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, law, contract management, supply chain management or a closely related field. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Additional relevant work experience may be substituted to meet the college coursework/bachelor's degree standard.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in public-sector procurement, contracting, or contract administration

Experience with grant-funded programs, federally funded contracts, or highly regulated funding environments

Experience with health, human services, early childhood, education, nonprofit, or community-based service contracts

Experience implementing or improving procurement, contract management, workflow, reporting, or records management systems

Experience presenting procurement or contracting matters to executive leadership, boards, commissions, auditors, or governing bodies

Professional certification such as CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, CPCM, or equivalent is desirable

Additional Requirements

Travel within Alameda County as necessary to carry out job duties and occasional travel outside Alameda County as required. The position may require occasional attendance at evening, off-site, or community meetings and compliance with Agency confidentiality, ethics, conflict-of-interest, and background requirements, as applicable.

Please note:

We are currently working a hybrid 2 day per week in-office schedule and employees also come to the office to attend meetings and as requested

All First 5 employees must live and work in California

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000 and as an independent government agency, the posted salary is the set salary range for this position. We cannot offer salaries above this posted range

We conduct reference and background checks for all potential employees

About First 5 Alameda County

First 5 Alameda County believes every child in Alameda County should have optimal health, development, and well-being to reach their greatest potential. Through innovative programs and policy advocacy, we help provide children and their families access to resources that support their first five years of development.

Join our mission-driven team that in partnership with the community, supports a county-wide continuous prevention and early intervention system that promotes optimal health and development, narrows disparities, and improves peak years of child development.

First 5 Alameda County Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with health care options to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. These benefits include but are not limited to Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage, $1,500 credit per year to spend on benefits, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Employer Paid & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans including the ACERA Pension Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Plan and more.

We also offer paid vacation, paid time off and sick time. We have 17 paid holidays including the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as paid time off.
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FIRST FIVE ALAMEDA COUNTY

For more than 25 years, First 5 Alameda County has been a pioneer for funding innovative programs and advocating for policies supporting children from birth to age 5, birthing people, parents, early care educators, and child care providers. Our investments in the early care and education system, help children learn and grow, support parents in their important role as caregivers, and promote healthy development and well-being.

Join a fast-paced, dynamic, equity-centered workplace in the largest public agency fully dedicated to strengthening the child care system in Alameda County. You can help us ensure that every child–regardless of race or socioeconomic background–gets a strong start in life.
FIRST FIVE ALAMEDA COUNTY
- Alameda, California, United States
- https://www.first5alameda.org/
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Director of Contracts and Procurement

IT Infrastructure Engineer & Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer

Court Interpreter (Farsi), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Punjabi), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Dari), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Supervisor (Family)

Director of Strategic Initiatives u0026 Planning

Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Court Interpreter (Vietnamese), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Mam-Mayan), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Mandarin), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Spanish), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Tagalog), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Arabic), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Interpreter (Cantonese), Intermittent Part-Time

Court Reporter

Court Reporter (Part-Time)

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Experienced

Remote Fire & EMS Implementation Specialist

Loss Prevention Associate II

Marine Rigging Specialist & Custom Fabrication Pro

Loss Prevention Detective

Dispatcher

Public Works Skilled Labourer Position Woodstock

Dispatcher

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ES Marine Field Technician I

Reserve Anesthesiologist

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