Principal Business Analyst within Physical Planning, Development, and Operations Department Responsible for conceptualizing and implementing large and complex University of California Office of the President and UCSC initiatives that have department and campus-wide impacts. Initiatives and projects include those that cross functions within the campus, particularly Campus Counsel, and Risk Services. Initiatives include Buy Clean California Program, Sheltered Bidding/Sheltered Applicant Pool Program, and Small Business Program, along with playing a key role in the implementation of a new capital projects system for the campus. Significant short and long-term planning as well as mentorship of staff for successful implementation. Responsible for highly complex issues that require in-depth analysis of multiple factors.Oversee Records & Archiving Department.

Key responsibility is overseeing UCSC’s Construction Contracts Department and managing a team of Contract Analysts. Responsible for all Design and Construction publicly bidded and negotiated agreements and contracts, regardless of dollar value, ensuring compliance with operating policies, applicable state and federal regulations and general contract terms. Current Design Build Contract Administrator for large scale project with an estimated budget of $250 million. In-depth knowledge of complex contract documents, delivery methods and agreements. Analyzes and monitor certified payroll, prevailing wage and apprenticeship documents to ensure compliance with governing laws and labor compliance programs. Coordinate and liaison between UC Office of the President(UCOP), UCOP General Counsel, and Campus Counsel

Manages capital and non-capital planning and construction project accounting.Tracks project expenses against budgets up to $30 million per project along with the funding sources. Provides job cost reports to project managers, clients and stakeholders. Works with campus clients and PPDO project managers to establish non-capital projects.Develops and maintains monthly financial reports for each project.Analyzes variances to budget, identifies transaction errors and processes correcting entries. Serve as primary fiscal advisor to project managers and advises them regarding the budget status of their projects.Provides analytical support for complex budget, financial, or resource analysis projects. Performs moderate to complex financial or resource analysis to understand past performance anddetermine present and future performance and / or resource allocations.Assist project managers and staff with questions regarding capital projects and perform review of accounts payable and contracts for approval.Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications, recovery of cash, risk management and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students and departments. Reconciles non-capital project clearing accounts monthly with expenses and credits of approximately $500,000 each month.Coordinates and tracks the project-related time reporting of all Physical & Environmental Planning Services, Design & Construction Services and Engineering Services staff for recharge to projects and administrative overhead. Provides department support in the areas of business process analysis and design, system or procedure testing and implementation, documentation and workflow.

Project implementation and management, policy creation, anaylsis and auditing, contract review and negotiation, and manage a team of five Buyers.

Soliciting quotations for and negotiating a medium volume of routine, standard, complex and specialized transactions of various commodities, with services being primarily assigned. Responsible for all purchases awarded up to $100,000, with a financial approval delegation of up to $100,000.

Procurement Transaction Production and Operations-Reviews requisitions and selects appropriate procurement method based on departmental needs and regulations.-Reviews specifications for completeness by obtaining sufficient understanding of technical subject matter.-Works closely with departments to determine procurement strategy and to develop specifications and evaluation criteria.-Develops and issues written Request for Quote's (RFQ's), for the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services in compliance with University Policy.-Investigates, qualifies and selects supplier sources.-Analyzes and evaluates quotations to determine the lowest responsible, responsive proposal or the overall best offer for a product/service.-Gathers and evaluates all reasonably available information and obtains additional information as required to arrive at a sound business decision.-Negotiates terms most favorable to the University.-Makes awards or recommendations for awards and documents justification for audit purposes.-Prepares and/or issues contracts; and obtains legal review and approval of a contract when required.Supply Management and Market Analysis-Identifies and investigates new sources of supply with a special emphasis on business outreach. Seeks out, develops and utilizes "Disadvantaged, Small, Woman-Owned and Disabled Veteran-Owned"​ businesses to the fullest extent possible, with the goal of creating further business opportunities with the University.-Obtains business background information on supplier's products and services.-Conducts supplier interviews and maintains ongoing business relationships with commodity industry representatives.

Santa Cruz, CA- Assistant to the Operations Manager- Perform procurement of manufacturing items, electronic components, lab supplies, and general office supplies via credit card and Purchase Orders- Invoicing and Accounts Payable- Inventory control and management- Creating and editing BOM’s ( Bill of materials)- Assist in Sales and Marketing- Creating quotes and sales orders, generating lead times, organizing marketing contacts- Shipping: Packing shipments, preparing paperwork- domestic and international export- Creating component kits for production- General Administration and Operations duties to ensure all aspects of operations are complete

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills- Background demonstrates proven organizational and communication skills- Coordinates a variety of tasks in successful, face-paced environments- Self-starter, proactive and quick learner who applies individual initiative- Experienced in SAP, EXOSTAR, FileMaker, Microsoft Office Suite- Certified typing of 75 WPM- Perform and manage all procurement responsibilities across contract task orders ( Flight and Non-Flight materials and services)- Vendor research, creation, interaction, tracking, problem resolution- Creation of monthly and quarterly financial reports- Business process development and implementation- Ensuring purchasing requestor requirements are defined, understood, applicable, and authorized to task order specifications- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations ( FAR)- Good communication and demonstrated business acumen of NASA customer requirements, procedures, and policies- Coordinating and managing delivery with NASA Ames MCS and requestors- Ensuring all invoices are reconciled and paid in a timely manner- Generalized and specialized administrative support with duties that include providing support at Executive level and also to over 75 employees- Creating reports, ordering supplies, collecting lab inspections, monitoring conference room calendars, planning and coordinating meetings, events, and training- Creating procedures and new employee binder- Assisting with HR and on-boarding on new employees ( Check ins, NASA new employee forms, Badge requests)- Working hand-in-hand with NASA management, Safety, Procurement, and Engineering- Assisting with travel reimbursements- Single point of contact for Service Requests- new computers, telephones, maintenance issues, new workspaces- Shipping support- Maintaining monthly employee roster and deliverable for NASA customer- Excellent time management, with 100% deadline completion to meet flight deadlines

- General administrative, secretarial, and office support- Assisting Finance department with Accounts Payable data entry and reconciliation of general accounts- Maintaining petty cash- Coordinating travel arrangements- Bank deposits- Ability to work in fast-paced environments that include Project Management, Financial Stock Markets and Asset Management, and Recruitment