Cost Price Consultant, DCP - 26701

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

NYC Public Schools is seeking a Cost Price Consultant to support the processing of contract proposals and offer guidance on financial compliance. This role involves collaborating with vendors and conducting detailed cost analyses.

The ideal candidate will have a baccalaureate degree and two years of relevant experience, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. A keen attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Compensation includes an hourly rate of $40.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an area related to contract compliance.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and complete job functions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors to assist with contract compliance.
• Conduct cost and price analyses to recommend pricing adjustments.
• Prepare memoranda and reports from pricing reviews.

Skills

Financial and accounting principles

Price analysis concepts

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest school system in the nation, with nearly 1 million students, 135,000 employees, including more than 80,000+ teachers and an annual budget of $38B. The Division of Contracts and Purchasing (DCP) is responsible for shepherding, managing, and registering all contracts, as well as for maintaining oversight of non-contracted spend. DCP is governed by the Procurement Policies & Procedures (PPP).

Under supervision of the Director of Cost Price Analysis, the Cost Price Consultant provides support in the processing of contract proposals from community‑based service and commodity providers, and offers guidance to selected vendors on financial matters of contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors to assist with compliance and reviews of contracts, regulations, policies, and coordinate procedures to determine vendor compliance.
• Work with vendors and central office and school‑based program offices to facilitate resolution of complex contract compliance matters, including erroneous billing and other corrective actions.
• Determine if a vendor is found non‑responsible and/or ineligible to receive a contract award from the DOE for circumstances involving pricing or erroneous billing.
• Process, record, and store information, including compiling, reviewing, and maintaining all information and evidence gathered regarding qualifications, histories, and allegations of impropriety regarding vendors.
• Conduct cost and price analyses and recommend pricing adjustments to determine fair and equitable resolution on matters such as lowering pricing to ensure costs are fair and reasonable.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with vendors, City, State, and Federal agencies to resolve complex problems discovered during price reviews.
• Prepare memoranda and reports containing information collected from pricing reviews.

Qualification Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in an area related to the duties described above.

Preferred

• Knowledgeable of financial and accounting principles, price analysis concepts, and review of cost budgets.
• Accountable and proactive with excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving, leadership, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong critical writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and complete job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use computer software programs used in researching information and preparing reports.
• Self‑starter with a sense of urgency who can adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to collaborate on a team and with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with education and non‑education personnel, internal and external to NYCPS.
• Demonstrated strong project and event management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including 365 and especially Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to analyze large amounts of data and report in summary format.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through.
• Time management skills, especially when handling multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously.

Salary

$40 hourly rate. (Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non‑Discrimination Policy.

Accommodation Request

Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing [e-mail]. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing. https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/doe-employees-only/personnel-memorandum-6-2024-2025---accommodations.pdf