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Senior Contract Analyst

Department of Transportation · Full-time

$75,805 – $133,000 / yr

Posted until September 25, 2026 · posted September 15, 2026

$36.44/hr equivalent · $2,916 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $19.44/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

Requirements

License or certificate

Exam

Civil service exam title

Where

55 Water St NY NY

Openings

1

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What they actually ask for.

A license or certificate is part of the requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in""1" above.

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The work

What the job is.

Office / admin
Read the full description from the posting
The NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is seeking to hire an Administrative Procurement Analyst/Office Title: Contract Analyst in DOT’s ACCO Office. Under direction, with wide latitude for independent action and decision making, assist the ACCO and the management to enforce and monitor agency’s compliance with Chapter 13 of the City Charter, the Procurement Policy Board (PPB), Mayoral policies and procedures and other rules set by NYC, State and Federal agencies. Assist the supervisor in review, process and registration of procurements of various methods, including but not limited to Competitive Sealed Bids, Request for Proposals, etc. The ideal candidate will have worked in a fast paced, large, complex agency and have experience in construction procurements and purchases, in planning and coordinating, and budget and fiscal, for contracts with major impact on the community and other important projects. Oversee pre-solicitation review activities; analyze quotes, solicitation documents; evaluate bid and proposal packages, and other vendor submissions to determine accuracy; develop recommendations for contract awards, perform related budget and fiscal tasks, process modifications, compile registration packages, etc. Utilize PASSPort, FMS, and other agency and citywide systems. Perform research to determine the most effective way of procuring items. Coordinate with staff of DOT divisions, Legal and Budget, to ensure accuracy in milestones and tasks so the program/division needs are satisfied in a timely manner. Work closely with staff of various NYC agencies and represent the agency in meetings when needed. Assist in the establishment of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) goals, vendor responsiveness and responsibility process, and in developing procedures for administration of contracts and activities. Attend meetings with vendors, compile information for pre-bid or pre-proposal conferences, and participate in price negotiations. Update Oversight reports and evaluate data. Perform other assignments equivalent to those described. ***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE LIST. ***
Preferred skills
Relevant experience in public or business administration. Knowledge in government procurement procedures, and applicable rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Must have analytical skills. An experience with PASSPort and FMS systems is strongly desired.

Before you apply

The fine print.

Where you have to live
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.
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes to be submitted electronically. Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID#793164. Current City employees please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers link and search for the Job ID#793164. Most Public Libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personnel inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget approval. For more information visit www.nyc.gov/dot. ***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE LIST.***

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