Analyst II - CNS Purchasing

Position Type:

Leading District Professional/Analyst

Date Posted:

9/17/2025

Location:

Service Center II/CNS

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

 Additional Information:
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Analyst II - CNS Purchasing

Reports to:

Executive Director - Child Nutrition Services

PC# 22338

Grade 402

239 Days

Salary: $63,579 - $76,600

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Purpose

Provides professional support to the Executive Director in organizing, developing, planning, implementing, and monitoring the CNS spending plan. Conducts independent research to provide strategic and tactical advice on a range of procurement, contract management, and other departmental purchasing support matters. Assures discreet handling of all business.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Conducts online and documentary research and analysis regarding industry best practices in the child nutrition sector.

* Supports reliable assessment of available options for decision-making, including consideration of strengths/weaknesses and risks/mitigations.

* Provides strategic and tactical input on a range of procurement and contract management matters to the Executive Director.

* Identifies, defines, documents, analyzes, prioritizes, and affirms requirements to prepare complex RFP documents and components such as statements of work, statements of requirement, payment and contract terms, etc.

* Writes and prepares reports, briefing notes, presentations and other professional documents.

* Develops Child Nutrition Services procurement strategies and processes, in collaboration with Business & Finance stakeholders, to achieve business objectives.

* Establishes objective and meaningful evaluation criteria and implements assessment processes to support the receipt and fair assessment of qualified proposals to assure the delivery of operational requirements.

* Facilitates the procurement process and resulting contract award, ensuring legislation, policies and best practices are followed.

* Assists with the preparation of departmental contracts, Board items, and other documentation.

Safety

* Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.

* Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

* Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* None.

Personal Work Relationships

* All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

* Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.

* Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.

* Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

* Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding Child Nutrition Program's procurement of goods and services.

* Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.

* Knowledge of contract execution procedures.

* Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.

* Knowledge of records administration, maintenance techniques, and procedures.

* Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

* Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.

* Skill in program planning, development, analysis and evaluation.

* Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with district and outside agencies and organizations.

* Skill in judgment and decision making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

* Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.

* Ability to use application software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and process professional documents.

* Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

* Ability to organize and coordinate work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proactively resolve issues.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms to a wide audience.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

* Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

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