Government Procurement Analyst – RFPs & Contract Compliance

About the role

The Government client in Long Island City, NY is seeking an experienced Government Procurement Analyst to support procurement activities associated with a large-scale public-sector technology and data modernization initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and issue complex solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Review and analyze vendor proposals and competitive bids.
• Conduct detailed cost and price analyses to support procurement decisions and best-value outcomes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local government procurement regulations and policies.
• Support compliance with applicable public-sector procurement rules and established procurement procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports covering procurement status, metrics, outcomes, and other information needed by leadership.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing guidance on procurement strategies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner closely with legal, finance, program, and technology teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate, organized procurement documentation and records.
• Guide and mentor junior procurement professionals.
• Manage multiple procurement priorities independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in government procurement or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement rules, regulations, procedures, and best practices.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and managing complex competitive solicitations, including RFPs.
• Experience evaluating proposals and bids and conducting cost and price analyses.
• Strong understanding of procurement compliance and competitive purchasing practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a large, complex government or public-sector organization.
• Familiarity with New York City or comparable municipal procurement rules and procedures.
• Experience supporting technology, data modernization, IT, or professional-services procurements.
• Experience collaborating directly with legal, finance, program, and technology stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior procurement professionals.