All candidates must be NYC employees currently serving in a permanent (not provisional) Procurement Analyst civil service title.

Note: please clearly indicate your current permanent civil service title on your resume and cover letter.

The Comptroller's Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Contract Analyst, Specialized Contract Registration. 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 and/or specialized contracts for professional, human and standard services; construction and construction-related services; information technology and/or 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.

Contract Analysts in the SCR Division are responsible for conducting review and registration of complex and/or specialized contract actions, which may include in-depth research, analysis and recommendations as well as briefings to senior management.

Under the direction of the Unit Chief, responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

- 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 a 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;

- Drafting letters, analytical reports and memoranda with respect to the above-referenced contract registration review duties; and,

- Performing special projects and analyses, as assigned.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
4. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under “2” or “3” above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in “1” above.
SPECIAL NOTES:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "1" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.

- Familiarity with the City’s procurement and contracting rules and statutes, the PPB as well as general government and regulatory compliance operations, including legal, regulatory, and financial requirements - Familiarity with the City’s information technology systems and databases, including procurement-related 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 existing policies and procedures - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and, - Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills (including Microsoft Office Suite proficiency) and the ability to interact with all levels of management.

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.