Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:
- Advance Airport Development
- Transform the Customer Experience
- Optimize Ongoing Business
- Cultivate Our Culture
Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.
At SAN we acknowledge and value the experience Veterans have to offer in the civilian workforce. Our Veteran Fellowship Program builds upon that experience to facilitate a seamless transition to the civilian work environment.
The one-year SAN Veteran Fellowship program offers veterans with great initiative and an excellent opportunity to gain practical work experience in our integrated aviation environment. As a part of the Fellowship program, you will gain valuable insights with hands-on work experience while developing essential skills in airport operations. This program provides direct exposure to industry professionals, fostering mentorship and networking opportunities that can lead to long-term career growth.
Why You'll Love Working at SAN:
- Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building and the Facilities Management Department (FMD) Building on the San Diego International Airport campus. Both locations provide a one-of-a-kind stunning view of our runway, the San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline. Enjoy several outdoor terraces and courtyards to engage with nature.
- Salary: The hiring salary for the Veteran Fellowship is $27.88.
- Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity.
- Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
- Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
- Application Deadline: February 27, 2025, applications will be reviewed after this date.
About the Job:
The Procurement department is seeking a Procurement Analyst in the Veteran Fellowship capacity with a background in logistics operations who will be essential in supporting Airport operations. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who excels at building relationships with stakeholders and drives process optimization.
What You’ll Do:
- Procurement & Contracting: Researches and identifies new vendors and suppliers for products and services. Reviews and processes purchase orders and agreements and negotiates with vendors. Participates in bidding and purchasing routine, non-routine, specialized, and/or unique, commodities, equipment and services. Researches and reviews specifications, sources vendors and conducts outreach. Facilitates public works construction bids (informal and formal); conducts pre-bid meetings, negotiates and prepares standard agreements.
- Customer Service: Serves as a liaison between departments, management, and vendors addressing procurement inquiries. Responds to and resolves procurement-related inquiries, concerns, and complaints from stakeholders. Ability to set priorities and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of responsibility and establish and maintain ethical, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Administrative Support: Assists with contract management and inventory controls and reporting. Adheres to administrative processes in the establishment of procurement records and reporting. Manages procurement-related documentation, ensuring data accuracy in procurement systems. Organizes and integrates procurement data into a digital filing system.
The Skills We Are Looking For:
- Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve business outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.
- Communication - Effectively conveying information and collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrates awareness of others’ needs, listens for issues or conflicts and coaches others to relevant and meaningful solutions.
- Integrity – Adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency. Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with sensitive and complex issues. Makes well-informed decisions in line with organizational objectives and best practices in mind.
- Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically and integrates technology solutions and systems.
The Experience You Need to Have**:
- A minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service.
- Submittal of an honorable discharge (DD214) from active or reserve status within the last year.*
*An exception will be made to the one-year requirement listed above for full-time or part-time students enrolled in a degree or certification program since honorable discharge; a transcript must be provided.
*Applications without a copy of form DD214, and if applicable, college transcripts will not be considered.
**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Physical & Mental Demands
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.
