Budget & Procurement Research Assistant

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Pension

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Research Assistant for the Support Services Bureau - Fiscal Section to perform data analysis, budget tracking, and procurement documentation. The role involves quarterly reporting, vendor comparisons, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with relevant research experience or an equivalent combination of education and work history. Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research involving gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing.
• An associate degree and two years and six months of related research experience.
• A high school diploma and four years and six months of related research experience.
• Education and experience equivalent to the above. Substitution rules apply for college credits and statistics-related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis and prepare reports for vendor comparison on price, quality, and payment methods.
• Prepare, log, and track written reports and fiscal approvals for communications.
• Collect and maintain current and historical data for budget preparation.
• Maintain records of factual and statistical information related to goods and services used by the bureau.
• Respond to information requests requiring research into past procurement contracts.
• Document new procurement workflows through writing assignments.
• Conduct audits for bank reconciliations and prepare end-of-year reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with related experience

Job description

The City of New York is seeking a Research Assistant for the Support Services Bureau - Fiscal Section to perform data analysis, budget tracking, and procurement documentation. The role involves quarterly reporting, vendor comparisons, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with relevant research experience or an equivalent combination of education and work history. Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with comprehensive benefits.