Senior Contract Analyst

New York City Department of Transportation
$65,232.00 - $110,000.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Dec 04, 2024
VACCINE REQUIREMENT: As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency. DOT is seeking a procurement professional to serve as Senior Procurement Analyst in DOT's ACCO Office. The candidate will have experience in City procurements and administrative tasks related. Assists the ACCO management with review, evaluation and processing of forms and documents for various methods of procurements (including but not limited to Competitive Bids, Request for Proposals, Intergovernmental, Task Orders, etc.), to ensure conformity and compliance with Chapter 13 of the City Charter, the Procurement Policy Board (PPB), and other rules set by NYC, State and Federal agencies. Utilizes the PASSPort and other Citywide systems for review and processing of solicitation documents; bid and proposal packages, and other vendor submissions; recommendations for contract awards, modifications, registration packages, etc. Performs research to assist the management in determining the most effective way of procuring items. Works with staff of other divisions to ensure accuracy in milestones and tasks so the program/division needs are satisfied in a timely manner. Coordinates with staff of various NYC agencies and NYS agencies and represents the agency in public hearings. Assists in the establishment of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) goals, vendor responsiveness and responsibility process. Assists the management to drive the development of strategies, action plans and programs that support MWBE access to contracts. Manages investigations related to vendor responsibility decisions or vendor performance. Chairs meetings with vendors, compiles information for pre-bid or pre-proposal conferences, and assists in price negotiations. Performs other assignments equivalent to those described. *TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR BE QUALIFIED UNDER THE 55-a PROGRAM * Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in""1" above. Preferred Skills Preferred Skills Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of project managers, administrative and other subdivision staff, and vendor community when needed. Must have analytical skills. An experience with PASSPort or FMS is preferred. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.