Senior Analyst, Procurement Operations

Mayors-Office-of-Contract-Svcs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) in New York City is seeking a Senior Analyst to advance nonprofit initiatives through project management, policy analysis, and cross‑agency collaboration. You will coordinate plans, assist in nonprofit contracting reform, and support meetings and trainings in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes change management, data analysis, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• An associate degree plus two years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• A four-year high school diploma plus four years of relevant experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support nonprofit initiatives, including Returnable Grant Fund (RGF), Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) funding, human services timely contract registration, and nonprofit contracting reform.
• Create project plans and coordinate the management of those plans, including standard operating procedures.
• Provide change management support to internal and external stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations and City human services agencies.
• Research and analyze policies, practices, and data to identify opportunities to streamline business processes, inform strategic priorities, and strengthen relationships between the City and external stakeholders.
• Support with tasks related to planning, coordination, and preparation of meetings, trainings, and projects.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Computer skills

Data analysis

Public policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 2 years experience

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables)

PASSPort

Job description

The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient and cost-effective.

MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools, increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings, and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform, resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.

MOCS team members operate in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, where flexibility and ability to achieve results are valued. Senior Analysts may conduct all duties relevant to analysts in their assigned division and demonstrate an advanced level of expertise. Senior analysts assume increased responsibilities and may train and provide ongoing support to other analysts. All MOCS analysts are expected to deliver timely and quality work products and services, participate in ongoing improvement activities, proactively deepen their knowledge of procurement and government operations, and will use modern technology software and hardware to complete daily duties. Analysts also collaborate with other team members to implement projects, help to maintain and/or analyze operational data, and interact with external stakeholders.

MOCS seeks to hire a Senior Analyst with project management experience who will work with various internal and external stakeholders to support the City’s nonprofit initiatives. Senior Analyst will work in a collaborative environment under the direction of the Associate Director. Senior analysts assume increased responsibilities and may train and provide ongoing support to other analysts and consultants. Senior analysts routinely collaborate across MOCS to implement projects, help to maintain and/or analyze operational data, and interact with external stakeholders.

The role includes the following specific responsibilities, which will continue to develop and grow:

• Support the development and implementation of existing nonprofit initiatives, including Returnable Grant Fund (RGF), Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) funding, human services timely contract registration, and nonprofit contracting reform.
• Create project plans and support the coordination and management of those plans, including standard operating procedures.
• Provide change management support to internal and external stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations and City human services agencies.
• Research and analyze policies, practices, and data to identify opportunities to streamline business processes, inform strategic priorities, and strengthen relationships between the City and external stakeholders. Share findings through written briefs and presentations.
• Support with tasks related to planning, coordination, and preparation of meetings, trainings, and projects.

Preferred Skills:

Demonstrate competency and/or history of consistent quality performance in the following areas of responsibility:

• Project management: Plan and organize in a fast-paced, evolving environment; meet deadlines and work independently while paying close attention to details.
• Change management: Flexibility and adaptability while dealing with digital transformations.
• Communication skills: Communicate effectively across varied stakeholders, many with competing interests; sound judgment and appropriate discretion.
• Presentation skills: Create and deliver in-person and virtual presentations to diverse audiences.
• Computer skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn, teach, and troubleshoot technical systems.
• Data analysis: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables; experience with collecting and analyzing data to see trends, extrapolate conclusions, and identify opportunities.
• Experience in public policy analysis, City human services contracting, PASSPort, and/or nonprofits.

MOCS recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at [e-mail] or 212-298-0800 to request an accommodation. RESEARCH PROJECTS COOR(MA)-MGR - 0527A

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
2. 2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
3. 3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
4. 4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.