Senior Data & Policy Analyst- Procurement

City of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Parental Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings options

Student loan forgiveness program

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department seeks a Senior Data & Policy Analyst to manage data, systems, and drive improvements to business processes for operational excellence. The analyst will act as an internal consultant and SME, guiding stakeholders citywide with insights and recommendations.

The role involves evaluating legislative and regulatory policies affecting Procurement, translating insights into actionable strategies, and leading improvement projects with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of systems or data management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years procurement experience preferred.
• Some policy/project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own Procurement’s business process data; serve as subject-matter expert for systems and processes.
• Establish strong data management practices to improve data-driven performance; train staff and implement internal policies.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports and tailor communications to audiences.
• Lead projects and working groups on process improvements, contracting, and procurement priorities; create project plans and timelines.
• Evaluate proposed legislation affecting Procurement and summarize potential impacts.
• Engage stakeholders to determine local policy objectives and improve effectiveness.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Six Sigma

Data management tools

Job description

Senior Data & Policy Analyst- Procurement

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 94,000 - yearly

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact- The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits- We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department seeks a Data & Policy Analysttomanagedata,systems,andfacilitateimprovements tobusiness processestodrive operational excellence.The analyst willserve asan internal consultant and subject-matter expert,working closelywithstakeholdersacross theCityto provideguidance, analysis, and recommendations.

PositionSummary

Theanalystwillmanageandanalyzedatato effectively problem-solve,communicatingcomplexinformationclearlyandaccuratelyto Procurement staffandCity leadershiptoprovide insights andevaluate performance.They will translate those insights into actionable strategies by leadingandcollaborating onvariousimprovement projects.The analyst will also support the department byevaluatinglegislative and regulatory policiesimpactingProcurement,determiningtheimpacts of potentialpolicychanges, and helpingtoimplement operational changesas needed.

Thisrolerequiresstrong initiative, adaptability, and ability to deal with complicatedoperational and financialchallenges.The ideal candidate will have astrongworking knowledge of procurement systems and processes,data management best practices, anddemonstrableanalyticaland project management skills.

Essential Functions

Own Procurement’s business process data; serve as subject-matter expert forsystems and processes.

Work acrossteamstoestablishstrong data management practices to improve the ability to use data to manage performance. This may include suggesting new systems or protocols, training staff, and implementation of new internal policies.

Responsible for a variety of recurring and ad hoc reportingandeffectivelytailoring the communication to the audience.

Support and manage projects and working groups related to process improvements, contracting and procurement, and other operationalpriorities. This includes developing a project plan, setting a timeline for key deliverables, and communicating with stakeholders throughoutthe project lifecycle.

Evaluate proposed legislation(local, state, federal)affectingProcurementand summarize potential impacts.

Engage with stakeholders todeterminelocalpolicyobjectivesand improve effectiveness by reviewing andmaking recommendations.

Proactive and Solution-Oriented

EffectiveAnalyticalProblem-Solving

Strong Project Coordination

Adaptability and Continuous Improvement

Competencies, Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

Dataanalysisskills with the ability to collect,cleanse,analyze, anddisseminatesignificant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Project management and Six Sigma skills

Research and policy analysis skills

Works successfullyindependently and in acollaborativeteam environment

Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills

Ability to organize, plan, and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience isrequired.

Minimum of4 to 6years of systemsordata managementexperience.

Minimum of 3 yearsprocurement experiencepreferred.

Some policy/project managementexperiencepreferred.

Experience withany of the following is a strong plus:

Public sector environments

Process improvement

Performance management

ERP systems

Salary Range: $75,000 - $94,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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