Staff Analyst Series (Procurement Operations)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Analyst for Procurement Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and negotiating contracts, developing bid processes, and analyzing procurement data. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in organization, communication, and analysis will be highly valued. If you have a passion for procurement and a desire to contribute to public service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence and make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree required with relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate contracts in line with procurement practices.
• Conduct market surveys and analyze vendor qualifications.
• Collect and report data related to procurement processes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant fields

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree or 60 semester credits

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Staff Analyst Series (Procurement Operations)

Job ID: 10964

Business Unit: MABSTOA

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Mar 19, 2025

Description

Job Information

Staff Analyst Series (Procurement Operations)

First date of posting: 03/18/2025
Last date of posting: 04/08/2025
Authority: OA / TA
Department: MTA Procurement
Division/Unit: Procurement Operations
Reports To: Senior Director
Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan
Hours of Work: 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Responsibilities

The selected candidates will perform several of the following contracts/procurement related functions:

1. Prepare contracts in accordance with MTA procurement practices.
2. Develop, solicit, negotiate, and award contracts through the Bid process and the Request for Proposal process, and prepare related documents and analyses.
3. Prepare and negotiate supplementary agreements such as modifications/task orders/change orders covering changes to scopes of work, pricing and/or fee schedules, and contract closeout.
4. Collect, analyze, and report data.
5. Formulate bid submission requirements, bid evaluations, and review vendor qualifications.
6. Conduct market surveys and qualification hearings.
7. Purchase goods and services using Informal quotes.
8. Prepare cost and price analyses of proposals; formulate negotiation positions; negotiate price for various procurement actions and prepare communications and written narratives summarizing negotiations and their results.

Education and Experience

Associate Staff Analyst

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in relevant fields and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience; or
3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience; or
5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in relevant fields; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience; or
3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience; or
5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Special Note:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described above.

Desired Skills

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.