Senior Analyst, Procurement Operations

The Mayors 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 Citys nonprofit initiatives. As a member of the Nonprofit Ombudsman (NPO) team in the Office of the First Director the 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.


TO APPLY
External applicants please go to and search for Job ID #761916
Current City Employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS) Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID #761916

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 or to request an accommodation.

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Qualifications :

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

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. Do you have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question 2 above

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions 1 2 and/or 3 above

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time