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Research Foundation CUNY Procurement Analyst/Contract Manager in New York City, New York
Job Title: Procurement Analyst/Contract Manager
PVN ID: VC-2406-006317
Category: Administrative Services
Location: OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT
Job Description
General Description
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university, serving more than 270,000 degree-credit students at 25 institutions in New York City.
The Capital Procurement Services Unit of CUNY’s Office of Facilities Planning, and Construction Management (FPCM) is responsible for the procurement, management, and administration of contracts and task orders for architectural, engineering, construction, and related services for all of CUNY’s facilities across the five boroughs.
Other Duties
Reporting to the Director of Procurement Services, the Procurement Analyst will:
Accurately and efficiently manage procurements from the time of assignment until the registration stage
Ensure timely registration of contracts of capital projects with the NYC Comptroller, including ensuring technical specifications comply with citywide regulations
Perform submissions to New York City and State financial systems, as well as oversight agencies (Office of the Attorney General and Office of the State Comptroller)
Process contract amendments, renewals, and extensions in the New York City Financial Management System (FMS)
Maintain files on all contracts and correspondence
Execute all approved contract modifications within various procurement systems as per the request
Identify and escalate red flag issues that negatively impact the timely registration of contracts
Provide technical assistance to contractors to facilitate appropriate oversight approvals and clearances
Proactively provide specialized contract support to internal and external customers
Perform reviews of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) plan submissions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas of business management, public administration, or related fields
Excellent writing, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills
Ability to write business letters and correspondence
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and priorities
Must be detail-oriented and well-organized; be able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently
Strong ability to handle multiple procurement requests concurrently and on an ongoing basis
Proven ability to manage a large workload within tight time constraints
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of the NY State Procurement Laws and Guidelines, including Minority and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) requirements;
Experience working in the New York City Financial Management System (FMS) performing contracting, procurement, and sourcing functions
Experience working in PeopleSoft a plus, for example, the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS) or CUNYFirst
Experience registering with New York City and State financial systems, as well as oversight agencies (Office of the Attorney General and Office of the State Comptroller)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work on multiple design and construction projects at one time
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to prioritize competing work
Self and team motivator
Ability to be a team player
Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies
Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents
Knowledgeable of capital and operating budgets
Alert and observant and looking for ways to improve processes
Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations
RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Key Features
Department
Status Full Time
Annual Salary Range $55,000.00 - $63,000.00
Closing Date Oct 31, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit No
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