Senior Analyst, Procurement Operations

City of New York • New York, NY

43d • $68,213 - $73,561

About The Position

The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages citywide procurement, from planning and releasing agency solicitations to paying vendors. MOCS works to ensure procurement is fair, transparent, efficient, and cost-effective through technology, public data and hearings, stakeholder assistance, and policy reform. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.

The Senior Analyst will support the City's nonprofit initiatives and work with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative environment under the direction of the Associate Director. Senior Analysts may perform analyst duties at an advanced level, take on increased responsibilities, and train or provide ongoing support to other analysts and consultants. The role also involves cross-agency collaboration, operational data support or analysis, and engagement with external stakeholders. MOCS values timely, high-quality work, ongoing improvement, and growing knowledge of procurement and government operations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated project management competency or a history of consistent quality performance, including planning and organizing in a fast-paced, evolving environment, meeting deadlines, working independently, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated change management competency or a history of consistent quality performance, including flexibility and adaptability during digital transformations.
• Effective communication across varied stakeholders, including those with competing interests, with sound judgment and appropriate discretion.
• Ability to create and deliver in-person and virtual presentations to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn, teach, and troubleshoot technical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, and experience collecting and analyzing data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and find opportunities.
• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a baccalaureate degree; an associate degree plus two years of administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory, or liaison experience; a high school diploma or equivalent plus four years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public policy analysis.
• Experience with City human services contracting.
• Experience with PASSPort.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of nonprofit initiatives, including the Returnable Grant Fund (RGF), Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) funding, timely registration of human services contracts, and nonprofit contracting reform.
• Create project plans and support their coordination and management, including the development of 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 research and analysis findings through written briefs and presentations.
• Support planning, coordination, and preparation of meetings, trainings, and projects.
• Collaborate across MOCS to implement projects and help maintain or analyze operational data.
• Train and provide ongoing support to other analysts and consultants as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior