23 Public Policy jobs in Berkeley

• High-impact work: Contribute to meaningful public policy analysis in emerging technologies that shape high-tech in the Middle East.
• Career growth : Gain skills for top-tier tech policy roles with hands-on experience.
• Next-Level Skills : Benefit from 20 years experience in under 2 years in public policy; opportunity for public speaking after the first 6 months. Receive mentorship from a senior colleague with decades of experience from a public policy veteran regularly cited as a public policy-related specialist on CNN, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
• Direct access: Meet hard-to-reach high-tech policymakers
• Perks : Office-goodies. Monthly team lunches
• Education Stipend: $1,500 usd for career-related skills, to be used on almost whatever you think will help you grow in your career, after every 12 months of work.
• Your birthday is a holiday.
• Be Real: This isn’t a coffee-fetching gig. You’ll shape policy that matters in the Middle East.

• Strategy
  • Create actionable client public policy research
  • Evaluate research, formulate hypotheses, and communicate policy recommendations to company management.
  • Help write Gulf public policy plans and special Middle East market intelligence sectoral briefing memos for high-tech companies.
  • Support project execution for Gulf market plans and sectoral briefing memos.
• Analysis
  • Deliver small public policy analysis projects to the CEO and, occasionally, to clients.
  • Analyze AI public policy companies’ trends, Web3, and fintech public policy trends on a monthly basis on a written doc or on slides.
  • Evaluate Gulf legislative, licensing and regulatory shifts in the digital economy, focusing on fintech, web3, and AI.
  • Write thought leadership presentations, op-eds, and newsletters to elevate the company profile.
  • Provide local policy analysis of regulators, and licensing, policy trends.
  • Teach your manager about your research and develop a well-organized research library in our Google Shared Drive for easy retrieval.
• Junior Manager Experience
  • Work with CEO to build the company organization.
  • Be the linchpin in adapting a GPT to transforming our disorganized Google Drive into a seamless, internal AI-powered GPT, that can turn disparate qualitative data into well-articulated public policy analysis for internal and external use.
  • Transfer project execution skills and abilities of the company’s senior people to junior staff and newcomers.
  • Managing upwards to firm leadership - provide project tracking and reporting internally to ensure milestones are being met.

• You're a dreamer: You make the complex, simple.
• Uncanny attention to detail: with a knack for correcting and tracking details.
• Intercultural skills: your emotional intelligence is like your secret weapon, a calming force under pressure.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments: willing to hustle and do whatever it takes to manage-to-results. You have a bias toward action.
• Hungry to learn. Being a fast learner with an action-oriented mindset. You love to read books and own your own career skills development to learn the basics:
• The MENA Catalysts’ business
• New sectors like international government relations
• Fluency in Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Slides
• Specific, great Chat GPT professional prompting skills
• Client service-oriented: You treat the CEO as a client, aiming to understand his perspective and needs first.
• Self-starter : Being proactive: Identify items that need to be done and resolve them without being told to.
• Team player: Committed, reliable, with an attitude of “nothing is not my job.” You’re enthusiastic and eager to help wherever you can.
• Integrity: The highest level of honesty, ethics, and accountability in all that you do.

• Native-equivalent English written skills - can produce easily digestible content in Google slides and Google docs.
• In-person in San Francisco; already have visa to work in the United States.
• Storytelling skills.
• Problem-solver.

• • You Problem-Solve: You find solutions before there’s even a problem.
  • Detail-Oriented: Small errors? You catch them all.
  • Hustler Attitude: Bias toward action, especially under pressure.
  • Solid with Tech: You know Google Docs and Google Slides inside out.

• Team Mindset: Nothing’s “not your job” — you pitch in wherever.

• Earned top university undergraduate degree; passionate about web3.
• Studied public policy or AI and emerging technology legislation.
• Mastery of Google docs, Google slides, ChatGPT.
• Experience in fintech companies, licensing, public policy, or working abroad.

• Cover letter explaining why you want this role in tech policy.
• Updated resume demonstrating relevant experience that speaks to this role description.

• High-impact work: Contribute to meaningful public policy analysis in emerging technologies that shape high-tech in the Middle East.
• Career growth : Gain skills for top-tier tech policy roles with hands-on experience.
• Next-Level Skills : Benefit from 20 years experience in under 2 years in public policy; opportunity for public speaking after the first 6 months. Receive mentorship from a senior colleague with decades of experience from a public policy veteran regularly cited as a public policy-related specialist on CNN, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
• Direct access: Meet hard-to-reach high-tech policymakers
• Perks : Office-goodies. Monthly team lunches
• Education Stipend: $1,500 usd for career-related skills, to be used on almost whatever you think will help you grow in your career, after every 12 months of work.
• Your birthday is a holiday.
• Be Real: This isn’t a coffee-fetching gig. You’ll shape policy that matters in the Middle East.

• Strategy

• Create actionable client public policy research
• Evaluate research, formulate hypotheses, and communicate policy recommendations to company management.
• Help write Gulf public policy plans and special Middle East market intelligence sectoral briefing memos for high-tech companies.
• Support project execution for Gulf market plans and sectoral briefing memos.

• Analysis

• Deliver small public policy analysis projects to the CEO and, occasionally, to clients.
• Analyze AI public policy companies’ trends, Web3, and fintech public policy trends on a monthly basis on a written doc or on slides.

• Evaluate Gulf legislative, licensing and regulatory shifts in the digital economy, focusing on fintech, web3, and AI

• Write thought leadership presentations, op-eds, and newsletters to elevate the company profile.

• Provide local policy analysis of regulators, and licensing, policy trends
• Teach your manager about your research and develop a well-organized research library in our Google Shared Drive for easy retrieval.

• Junior Manager Experience

• Be the linchpin in adapting a GPT to transforming our disorganized Google Drive into a seamless, internal AI-powered GPT, that can turn disparate qualitative data into well-articulated public policy analysis for internal and external use.

1. • To 10x the productivity of incoming public policy staff gradually.

• • Transfer project execution skills and abilities of the company’s senior people to junior staff and newcomers.

• Managing upwards to firm leadership - provide project tracking and reporting internally to ensure milestones are being met.

• You're a dreamer: You make the complex, simple.
• Uncanny attention to detail: with a knack for correcting and tracking details.
• Intercultural skills: your emotional intelligence is like your secret weapon, a calming force under pressure.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments: willing to hustle and do whatever it takes to manage-to-results. You have a bias toward action.
• Hungry to learn. Being a fast learner with an action-oriented mindset. You love to read books and own your own career skills development to learn the basics:
• The MENA Catalysts’ business
• New sectors like international government relations
• Fluency in Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Slides eventually
• Specific, great Chat GPT professional prompting skills
• Client service-oriented: You treat the CEO as a client, aiming to understand his perspective and needs first.
• Self-starter : Being proactive: Identify items that need to be done and resolve them without being told to.
• Team player: Committed, reliable, with an attitude of “nothing is not my job.” You’re enthusiastic and eager to help wherever you can.
• Integrity: The highest level of honesty, ethics, and accountability in all that you do.

• Native-equivalent English written skills - can produce easily digestible content in Google slides and Google docs
• In-person in San Francisco; already have visa to work in the United States
• Storytelling skills
• Problem-solver

• • You Problem-Solve: You find solutions before there’s even a problem.
  • Detail-Oriented: Small errors? You catch them all.
  • Hustler Attitude: Bias toward action, especially under pressure.
  • Solid with Tech: You know Google Docs and Google Slides inside out.

• Team Mindset: Nothing’s “not your job” — you pitch in wherever.

• Earned top university undergraduate degree; passionate about web3
• Studied public policy or AI and emerging technology legislation
• Mastery of Google docs, Google slides, ChatGPT
• Experience in fintech companies, licensing, public policy, or working abroad.

• Cover letter explaining why you want this role in tech policy.
• Updated resume demonstrating relevant experience that speaks to this role description

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operatingover 260data centers across the globe.Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions.We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Director, Regulatory and Public Policy Operational Strategy to play a pivotal role as a strategic enabler for the Global Regulatory and Public Policy Office (GRPO) , aligning Equinix’s regulatory strategy and public policy frameworks to enable its business priorities in rapidly evolving regulatory and public policy landscapes worldwide.

Reporting to the head of GRPO, you will play a key enablement role and work closely in partnership with the Global Regulatory Office (GRO) and the Public Policy and Government Affairs team (PPGA) to comprehensively understand regulatory and public policy landscape shifts worldwide and identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and opportunities to Equinix’s business, with the main objective of enabling Equinix to achieve its business priorities while ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and skills in regulatory and public policy strategic analysis, project management, and communications with senior business stakeholders . The ability to distil and communicate complex issues, risk scenarios, impacts and mitigation plans to internal and external stakeholders at all levels will be essential. The candidate will also be expected to stay up to date with regulatory and public policy trends in the data center industry. Other key skills for success in this role include : attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to influence and lead teams without direct authority.

If you are passionate about helping businesses navigate uncertainty and build resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Regulatory and Policy Operational Strategy

Collaborate with the GRO and PPGA teams to stay abreast of evolving regulatory and public policy landscape shifts worldwide, proactively identifying potential risks and opportunities to Equinix’s business and formulating strategies to mitigate and manage risk.

Collaborate with Equinix operational business units to quantify business impact of risks, and costs of implementing mitigation measures.

Collaborate with external consultants to develop company-wide initiatives to implement Equinix’s regulatory and public policy strategy across all levels of the organization globally.

Engagement with Regulatory / Policy and Business Stakeholders

Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including business operational teams, influencing as necessary to ensure business priorities are achieved in line with Equinix’s regulatory and public policy strategy.

Lead and enable clear two-way communication channels between GRO / PPGA teams and Equinix’s business stakeholders to align Equinix’s regulatory and public policy strategy and framework with the business priorities.

Facilitate the flow of strategic direction from the C-suite to the operational levels globally, while also gathering insights from the operational levels on customer trends, regulatory friction points and implementation challenges and proactively recommend mitigation measures to the GRPO to help align with its strategy and framework. .

Present findings and strategies to senior leadership, and business stakeholders, communicating complex issues, risks and strategies clearly and effectively to them.

Project Management

Lead and enable Equinix’s global, company-wide initiatives to implement regulatory and public policy strategy, ensuring effective alignment between senior leadership, GRPO and business units in business project planning and execution.

Distill complex regulatory and public policy issues to business stakeholders for their understanding to ensure project deliverables are aligned with Equinix’s regulatory and public policy strategy and framework.

Track project progress, ensure accountability with project deliverables and deadlines, monitor the implementation of project deliverables and provide regular updates to stakeholders, including the board of Equinix, Inc; provide post-mitigation analysis to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements; independently manage multiple complex projects, utilize data-driven insights to track progress, measure impact, and report on key performance indicators.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in (1) consulting, business development, and / or corporate strategy and operational planning; and (2) leading a function focused on operational excellence, with a strong preference for experience in the digital infrastructure or telecommunications sectors.

Master’s degree or comparable professional experience in law, public policy, business administration, or a related field.

Proven track record in management consulting, risk assessment, and strategic planning, and project management. Experience in working with cross-functional teams to operationalize strategies.

Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and their implications for business operations. Ability to assess complex scenarios, quantify risks, and propose actionable mitigation measures. Comfortable with financial impact analysis and cost quantification of business risks.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Experience with presenting complex plans to executive-level audiences.

Strong project management skills, with experience in leading cross functional teams and managing complex initiatives. Proven ability to manage large, multi-stakeholder projects, track progress, and ensure accountability. Strong organizational abilities. Familiarity with tracking and reporting tools (e.g., dashboards, spreadsheets, project management software).

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a visionary and courageous leader and accomplished scholar with a commitment to social and racial justice to serve as the next Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy.

The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) is built on several distinctive qualities: a strong quantitative core, an analytic “tool kit,” committed faculty, a strong sense of community, and hands-on experience. Recognizing GSPP’s outstanding teaching and research, US News and World Report consistently ranks it as a top tier school, including number one in the nation among its peer institutions for policy analysis in 2020. GSPP leads the way in addressing the problem of inequality in America, improving democratic institutions and governance, dealing with climate change and ensuring environmental justice.

The next Dean will bring the imagination and wherewithal to fully embrace the extraordinary moment in time we are experiencing nationally and globally. They will provide strategic and intellectual leadership for the School, while fully realizing synergies within the School and across UC Berkeley. The Dean will provide adept operational oversight of the School in a complex institutional environment grounded in shared governance and a deep commitment to graduate education. They will actively promote an institutional culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate will have a record of scholarly achievement that merits a tenured appointment at UC Berkeley at the rank of full Professor and will demonstrate commitment to excellence in the study, teaching, and practice of public policy. The new Dean will demonstrate a record of responsible organizational leadership; success in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; evidence of, or potential for success in, fundraising; and provide a strong and influential voice for the need to transform our society.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Applicants must submit a CV, preferably with a letter of interest, via WittKieffer’s candidate portal or by email. Applicants must also apply directly to UC Berkeley. An earned terminal degree, or the international equivalent, by the time of application is required.

The University of California, Berkeley, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity.

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About The Team

DoorDash's Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote economic vitality, safety, and sustainability.

About

About The Team

DoorDash's Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote economic vitality, safety, and sustainability.

About The Role

DoorDash is hiring an experienced policy executive to lead our State and Local Government Public Policy team. This leader will manage a team of regional Government Relations and Public Engagement professionals across the United States, who are responsible for addressing a wide range of business-critical, fast-moving policy issues at the state and municipal levels. You will be responsible for supporting this team to promote effective collaboration, identify and respond to national trends, create opportunities for proactive engagement, and ultimately drive positive policy outcomes.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will.

• Shape the future of our industry by designing and implementing our state and local policy strategy in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, working cross-functionally with senior leaders across our policy, communications, legal, marketing, operations, and product teams.
• Manage a dynamic team of policy professionals who are at the forefront of challenging, multi-faceted policy issues ranging from the future of work, to support for small businesses, to food access, data privacy, taxes, and more. This team is the best in the business (we're biased, but it's true).
• Partner closely with teammates across the Policy & Social Impact Team - including Policy Development & Research, Social Impact, and Public Affairs- to oversee the development and implementation of policy campaigns that elevate the DoorDash brand and achieve favorable legislative outcomes.
• Manage our comprehensive national group activation program and strategy, including event travel and representation.
• Manage and approve budget activity for the U.S. State & Local Government Relations and Public Engagement teams and ensure that other resources for priority issues and opportunities are provided.
• Develop a deep understanding of business priorities and legislative trends to inform our reactive and proactive work around the country.
  
  

• An extraordinary track record managing high-stakes policy issues at the state and local level in an in-house role. We are looking for at least 15 years experience in fast-paced corporate public policy environments at the state and local level, with at least 7 years experience managing a function critical to business growth.
• A devoted following from the people you have led, including in-house teams and external consultants. We believe strongly in supporting and growing our talent at DoorDash and are looking for a leader who is passionate about supporting their team's growth and development.
• An optimistic outlook, even in the face of adversity, and an inclination toward proactive engagement. At DoorDash, we often defy the odds to achieve extraordinary outcomes. It all starts with the ability to dream big and have a plan.
• A collaborative approach to your work. Our team's success depends on effective collaboration within our team and with business partners. Embracing the unique role of the Government Relations team and drawing on the full resources of our broader team is critical to our continued success.
• An operational mindset that enables you to seamlessly manage internal and external processes and stakeholders. Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience providing strategic counsel to senior policy executives and C-Suite members. Providing insights and advice to internal stakeholders is an important component of this role.
• Superb communication skills in one-on-one, group, and town hall style settings with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

• Experience in the tech industry, particularly the on-demand economy.
• Knowledge of the policy issues including the future of work and support for restaurants and other small businesses.
  
  

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).
  
  

About The Team

DoorDash’s Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote economic vitality, safety, and sustainability.

DoorDash is hiring an experienced policy executive to lead our State and Local Government Public Policy team. This leader will manage a team of regional Government Relations and Public Engagement professionals across the United States, who are responsible for addressing a wide range of business-critical, fast-moving policy issues at the state and municipal levels. You will be responsible for supporting this team to promote effective collaboration, identify and respond to national trends, create opportunities for proactive engagement, and ultimately drive positive policy outcomes.

• Shape the future of our industry by designing and implementing our state and local policy strategy in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, working cross-functionally with senior leaders across our policy, communications, legal, marketing, operations, and product teams.
• Manage a dynamic team of policy professionals who are at the forefront of challenging, multi-faceted policy issues ranging from the future of work, to support for small businesses, to food access, data privacy, taxes, and more. This team is the best in the business (we’re biased, but it’s true).
• Partner closely with teammates across the Policy & Social Impact Team — including Policy Development & Research, Social Impact, and Public Affairs— to oversee the development and implementation of policy campaigns that elevate the DoorDash brand and achieve favorable legislative outcomes.
• Manage our comprehensive national group activation program and strategy, including event travel and representation.
• Manage and approve budget activity for the U.S. State & Local Government Relations and Public Engagement teams and ensure that other resources for priority issues and opportunities are provided.
• Develop a deep understanding of business priorities and legislative trends to inform our reactive and proactive work around the country.

• An extraordinary track record managing high-stakes policy issues at the state and local level in an in-house role. We are looking for at least 15 years experience in fast-paced corporate public policy environments at the state and local level, with at least 7 years experience managing a function critical to business growth.
• A devoted following from the people you have led, including in-house teams and external consultants. We believe strongly in supporting and growing our talent at DoorDash and are looking for a leader who is passionate about supporting their team’s growth and development.
• An optimistic outlook, even in the face of adversity, and an inclination toward proactive engagement. At DoorDash, we often defy the odds to achieve extraordinary outcomes. It all starts with the ability to dream big and have a plan.
• A collaborative approach to your work. Our team’s success depends on effective collaboration within our team and with business partners. Embracing the unique role of the Government Relations team and drawing on the full resources of our broader team is critical to our continued success.
• An operational mindset that enables you to seamlessly manage internal and external processes and stakeholders. Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience providing strategic counsel to senior policy executives and C-Suite members. Providing insights and advice to internal stakeholders is an important component of this role.
• Superb communication skills in one-on-one, group, and town hall style settings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in the tech industry, particularly the on-demand economy.
• Knowledge of the policy issues including the future of work and support for restaurants and other small businesses.

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Compensation

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here .

See below for paid time off details:

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$190,400 — $280,000 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination : In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, inclu

Job DescriptionPublic Works is seeking an experienced Contracts and Administration Manager with strong leadership skills, a talent for managing people, and a commitment to improving processes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role supports construction services, non-profit services, professional services, and maintenance services while overseeing planning, administration, and policy development for construction contracts, professional services, grant agreements, technology procurement, and commodity procurement at Public Works.Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position engages with city Engineers, Architects, Tradespeople, and Contract Managers, as well as external contractors, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and suppliers. Public Works has the authority, granted by the City Administrative Code, to issue direct contracts for construction services, soliciting and managing over one hundred (100) construction and professional service contracts annually worth nearly $500 million. Public Works also processes more than ten thousand (10,000) requests for the procurement of commodities valued at $15 million annually. The Contracts and Procurement Manager will supervise a large team of specialized contract professionals performing various duties and overseeing key contracting processes, including Job Order Contracting, professional services, as-needed contracts, master contracts, and contract service order processing._ Important and Essential duties:_Leads and manages the development and administration of contract procurement policies, procedures, programs, and information systems.Representing our department in meetings with internal executive-level management, Commissioners, elected officials, other city contract services and procurement leaders, contractors, and other stakeholder groups.As the department contract lead, work collaboratively with Architects, Engineers, and related management staff on legislative changes to improve contracting performance and practice.Lead and direct staff in the administering of the solicitation and award of all contracting services for Public Works, including construction contracting and professional services supporting construction work, and other professional services agreements as needed.Lead staff in the solicitation, approval, awarding, and contract monitoring through closing of all contract types, such as construction contracts, professional services contracts, non-profit contracts, governmental agreements, tech marketplace procurements, and commodity purchases.Lead and direct staff in resolving complex contracting and procurement issues in collaboration with departmental managers, Project managers, Architects and Engineers, Office of Contract Administration staff, Contract Monitoring Division staff and legal staff from the City Attorney's Office.Serve as the contract subject matter expert and act as the primary liaison to the City Attorney's construction contracting legal teamDevelop and ensure appropriate training and communication on changes to Federal, State and local codes, policies, and procedures that affect the procurement of construction servicesManage and direct the resolution of bid protests and any other disputes related to the contracting process.As a contracting subject matter expert, this position will also direct and implement training sessions on all aspects of contracting and procurement to architects, engineers, tradespeople, other relevant staff and external stakeholders such as contractors and other service providers; perform outreach as needed to construction contractors, technical service providers, and commodity suppliers to ensure robust participation in the Department's biding processes.Supports audit work related to the contract solicitation, award, and administration by responding to requests and making process and practice changes as needed.Support the development and monitoring of the goals in the Department's strategic plan as they relate to contracting and procurement and be an active participant in the performance monitoring program known as Public Works Stat.Responsible for monitoring the Contract Administration unit's performance using key performance indicators and measures, reports, and dashboards, monitoring progress, and implementing improvements based on the data.Participate in Citywide forums on contractingOversee all Job Order Contracting, professional services as-needed contracts, general as-needed contracts, master as-needed contracts, and the processing of contract service orders (CSO).Qualifications:Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications*** _ _Education:__**Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.** _ _Experience:__**Six (6) years of professional experience in contract administration and professional service contracts, including developing, negotiating, implementing, and managing large-scale construction contracts with local, state, and federal funding. Three (3) years of this experience must include supervising professionals performing related duties** _ _Substitution:__**Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.Experience in a large public sector agency with over 1,500 employees that provides construction, maintenance, and cleaning services. Experience with various types of construction contracts, such as design-bid-build, CM/GC, progressive GMP, and best value contracting.Experience in overseeing contracts with non-profit agencies.Experience in developing requirements for and implementing procurement information management systems.Experience with federal and state-funded procurement policies, practices, and requirementsExperience with emergency contractsOrganized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage both staff and competing priorities to meet external timelines.Additional Information** SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS**After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:** Management Test Battery (Weight 100%):**Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list), please click here. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process.This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.Note: Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Management Test Battery exam in order to be ranked on the eligible list.Eligible List/Score Report:Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.Certification:The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the “Rule of the List”.Post-Eligible List:Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.Terms of Announcement and Appeal RightsApplicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.** Additional information**Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:Information About The Hiring ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits OverviewEqual Employment OpportunityDisaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationVeterans PreferenceSeniority Credit in Promotional ExamsRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementStatement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or the application process, please contact Tara Stevens by email at City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Public Works is seeking an experienced Contracts and Administration Manager with strong leadership skills, a talent for managing people, and a commitment to improving processes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role supports construction services, non-profit services, professional services, and maintenance services while overseeing planning, administration, and policy development for construction contracts, professional services, grant agreements, technology procurement, and commodity procurement at Public Works.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position engages with city Engineers, Architects, Tradespeople, and Contract Managers, as well as external contractors, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and suppliers. Public Works has the authority, granted by the City Administrative Code, to issue direct contracts for construction services, soliciting and managing over one hundred (100) construction and professional service contracts annually worth nearly $500 million. Public Works also processes more than ten thousand (10,000) requests for the procurement of commodities valued at $15 million annually. The Contracts and Procurement Manager will supervise a large team of specialized contract professionals performing various duties and overseeing key contracting processes, including Job Order Contracting, professional services, as-needed contracts, master contracts, and contract service order processing.

_ Important and Essential duties: _

• Leads and manages the development and administration of contract procurement policies, procedures, programs, and information systems.
• Representing our department in meetings with internal executive-level management, Commissioners, elected officials, other city contract services and procurement leaders, contractors, and other stakeholder groups.
• As the department contract lead, work collaboratively with Architects, Engineers, and related management staff on legislative changes to improve contracting performance and practice.
• Lead and direct staff in the administering of the solicitation and award of all contracting services for Public Works, including construction contracting and professional services supporting construction work, and other professional services agreements as needed.
• Lead staff in the solicitation, approval, awarding, and contract monitoring through closing of all contract types, such as construction contracts, professional services contracts, non-profit contracts, governmental agreements, tech marketplace procurements, and commodity purchases.
• Lead and direct staff in resolving complex contracting and procurement issues in collaboration with departmental managers, Project managers, Architects and Engineers, Office of Contract Administration staff, Contract Monitoring Division staff and legal staff from the City Attorney's Office.
• Serve as the contract subject matter expert and act as the primary liaison to the City Attorney's construction contracting legal team
• Develop and ensure appropriate training and communication on changes to Federal, State and local codes, policies, and procedures that affect the procurement of construction services
• Manage and direct the resolution of bid protests and any other disputes related to the contracting process.
• As a contracting subject matter expert, this position will also direct and implement training sessions on all aspects of contracting and procurement to architects, engineers, tradespeople, other relevant staff and external stakeholders such as contractors and other service providers; perform outreach as needed to construction contractors, technical service providers, and commodity suppliers to ensure robust participation in the Department's biding processes.
• Supports audit work related to the contract solicitation, award, and administration by responding to requests and making process and practice changes as needed.
• Support the development and monitoring of the goals in the Department's strategic plan as they relate to contracting and procurement and be an active participant in the performance monitoring program known as Public Works Stat.
• Responsible for monitoring the Contract Administration unit's performance using key performance indicators and measures, reports, and dashboards, monitoring progress, and implementing improvements based on the data.
• Participate in Citywide forums on contracting
• Oversee all Job Order Contracting, professional services as-needed contracts, general as-needed contracts, master as-needed contracts, and the processing of contract service orders (CSO).

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** Minimum Qualifications **

** _ _Education:__**
Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.

** _ _Experience:__**
Six (6) years of professional experience in contract administration and professional service contracts, including developing, negotiating, implementing, and managing large-scale construction contracts with local, state, and federal funding. Three (3) years of this experience must include supervising professionals performing related duties

** _ _Substitution:__**
Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Experience in a large public sector agency with over 1,500 employees that provides construction, maintenance, and cleaning services. Experience with various types of construction contracts, such as design-bid-build, CM/GC, progressive GMP, and best value contracting.
• Experience in overseeing contracts with non-profit agencies.
• Experience in developing requirements for and implementing procurement information management systems.
• Experience with federal and state-funded procurement policies, practices, and requirements
• Experience with emergency contracts
• Organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage both staff and competing priorities to meet external timelines.

Additional Information

** SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS **
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

** Management Test Battery (Weight 100%): **
Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list), please click here . A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

Note: Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Management Test Battery exam in order to be ranked on the eligible list.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the “Rule of the List”.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at

The terms of this ann