Staff Analyst I-II / Associate Staff Analyst

Description

Job Information:

First Date of Posting: 1/23/2023
Last Date of Filing: open until filled
Authority: TA/OA
Department: MTA Procurement
Division Unit: Procurement Operations
Reports To: Senior Director
Location: 2 Broadway, New York
Hours of work: 8:30am-4:30pm

TA Applicants must be in a permanent civil service status in the title(s) of Staff Analyst I-II / Associate Staff Analyst or be on an established list for said title(s). If you are on an established list, your list number must be reachable to be considered for appointment.

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program.  This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program.  Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.  For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

Compensation:

Staff Analyst I (TA): $58,934 (Min) - $69,771 (Max) (New Hire Rate: $51,245)
Staff Analyst II (TA): $68,430 (Min) - $76,213 (Max) (New Hire Rate: $59,505)
Associate Staff Analyst (TA): $77,356 (Min) - $100,155 (Max) (New Hire Rate: $67,264)
- TA represented by OSA

Staff Analyst I (OA): $65,003 (Min) - $76,955 (Max)
Staff Analyst II (OA): $75,475 (Min) - $84,060 (Max)
Associate Staff Analyst (OA): $85,316 (Min) - $110,468 (Max)
- OA represented by TWU L 100

Responsibilities:

The selected candidates will perform several of the following contracts/procurement related functions: Prepare contracts in accordance with MTA procurement practices.  Develop, solicit, negotiate and award contracts through the Bid process and the Request for Proposal process, and prepare related documents and analyses.  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.  Collect, analyze and report data.  Formulate bid submission requirements, bid evaluations, and review vendor qualifications.  Conduct market surveys and qualification hearings.  Purchase goods and services using Informal quotes.  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 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 closely related field, and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: 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, 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; or
2. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in 1 above.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university 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, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience 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; or

3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above: or

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or

5. 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and writing ability.

Selection Method: 

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview. 

Other Information: 

As an employee of MTA New York City Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $105,472 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker. 

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.