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Staff Analyst

Note : This position is open only to current employees of the City of New York serving in a permanent (not provisional) civil service title of either Staff Analyst or Procurement Analyst. Please clearly indicate your permanent civil service title on your resume and cover letter.

The New York City Comptroller's Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller's office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) is responsible for reviewing and approving City contracts and agreements before they are legally effective unless this authority has been delegated to city agencies or is otherwise not legally required. The City Charter gives BCA up to 30 calendar days to review contracts and agreements. During this period, BCA ensures that appropriate funds exist for the city to make payments to vendors, confirms that the contracting agency followed proper procurement rules, and that there was no corruption in the decision-making process. BCA also ensures that contracting agencies have checked vendors looking to do business with the City and that vendors are operating in good standing and eligible to be awarded a city contract. Through its collaborations with other city agencies, and analyses like the Annual Summary Contracts Report, BCA also works to increase efficiency and public value across the City's procurement activities and to improve transparency around how public funds are spent.

The Comptroller's Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), in accordance with the NYC Charter, is responsible for reviewing all contract actions including, but not limited to, contracts, contract amendments, leases and concessions entered into between City agencies and vendors to determine whether the particular actions should be registered. BCA's Specialized Contract Registration (SCR) Division is responsible for reviewing complex contracts for professional, human and standard services; construction and construction-related services; information technology as well as real property license and lease agreements to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements of the NYC Charter, Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, Comptroller Directives and other City, State, and Federal mandates.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following :

• Reviewing and analyzing a high volume of complex City contracts, agreements, amendments, change orders, task orders, contracting procedures and related activities to determine whether a particular action should be registered;
• Reviewing all aspects of contract submission, including agency responsibility determinations and contractor performance evaluations, to determine whether there may be possible corruption in the letting of the contract or whether the proposed contractor is involved in corrupt activities;
• Assisting in formulating research plans as well as recommending and implementing approved risk mitigation strategies to prevent fraud or mismanagement within the City's procurement process;
• Reviewing FMS data entry for completeness and accuracy in preparation of contract registration;
• Assisting drafting letters, analytical reports and memoranda with respect to the above-referenced contract registration review duties;
• Performing special projects and analyses, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas : working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning / administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning / evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above. A combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Preferred Skills :

Familiarity with the City's procurement and contracting rules and statutes, the Procurement Policy Board, as well as general government and regulatory compliance operations, including legal, regulatory, and financial requirements; Familiarity with the City's IT systems and databases, including procurement systems such as PASSPort and FMS; Demonstrated experience in the field of procurement and contract administration and / or handling complex contract reviews; Demonstrated experience preparing clear, concise, and accurate analytical reports, including the provision of recommendations for review, creation, and modification of policies and procedures; Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills (including Microsoft Office Suite proficiency) and the ability to interact with all levels of management; Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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 / .

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.

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.