City Of New York

Contracting Officer

City Of New York$80K — $89K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in a related field with six months of professional procurement experience.
  • Associate degree or 60 college credits plus 18 months of relevant experience.
  • High school diploma with two and a half years of professional experience in procurement.
  • Combination of education and experience equivalent to the above criteria is acceptable.
  • Must be permanent in the Civil Service title of Procurement Analyst for application.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in administering competitive solicitations by preparing necessary documentation and reviewing proposals.
  • Process various contract actions, including new awards and amendments.
  • Coordinate procurement activities with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely contract registration.
  • Conduct vendor responsibility reviews and document determination compliance.
  • Review procurement documents for accuracy and adherence to rules and policies.
  • Monitor procurement transactions and maintain accurate contract documentation.
  • Assist with special procurement projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects that support NYC communities.
  • Gain experience managing high-value, complex procurements.
  • Potential for career advancement into senior procurement roles.
  • Collaboration with program staff and oversight agencies in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $80,196 - $89,000. THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF PROCUREMENT ANALYST. About the Role The Procurement Analyst Level 3 (Contracting Officer) plays a central role in managing ACS's human services procurement portfolio one of the most impactful and complex areas of City procurement. Human services contracting involves multi-year, high-value procurements that directly support preventive services, foster care, juvenile justice programs, and community-based interventions. The Contracting Officer will support competitive solicitations, conduct vendor responsibility reviews, process contract actions, and assist in ensuring compliance with PPB Rules and oversight requirements. This role is ideal for procurement professionals who enjoy problem solving, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to procurement activities that have a direct impact on NYC communities. It also provides an opportunity for civil service procurement professionals to expand their experience, manage increasingly complex assignments, and advance toward into senior procurement roles. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Deputy ACCO (DACCO) and Assistant Deputy ACCO (ADACCO), the Contracting Officer will: -Assist in administering competitive solicitations (RFx) by preparing solicitation documents, coordinating evaluation activities, and reviewing proposals and bids for responsiveness. -Prepare and process contract actions, including new awards, amendments, renewals, extensions, and other procurement-related transactions. -Coordinate procurement activities with program staff, vendors, oversight agencies, and other stakeholders to support timely procurement and contract registration. -Conduct vendor responsibility reviews and prepare responsibility determination documentation in accordance with applicable procurement requirements. -Review procurement documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with PPB Rules and agency policies. -Process procurement transactions and maintain contract documentation in PASSPort, FMS, and other City procurement systems. -Monitor procurement milestones and assist in tracking contract actions to support timely processing and registration. -Maintain procurement records, including post-registration electronic filing and document management. -Assist with special procurement projects and perform other related duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL INFO Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. TO APPLY Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 784943. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. PROCUREMENT ANALYST - 12158 Qualifications 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.

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