Senior Data & Policy Analyst- Procurement job

About the Company

The City of Philadelphia is a best-in-class city that attracts top talent, offering a vibrant work environment with a workforce of over 30,000 people across more than 1,000 job categories. As an employer, the City values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work, providing comprehensive health care, benefits, and opportunities for growth and impact.

About the Role

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department seeks a Data & Policy Analyst to manage data, systems, and business processes to drive operational excellence. This role serves as an internal consultant and subject-matter expert, collaborating with stakeholders across the City to provide guidance, analysis, and recommendations for improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Own Procurement’s business process data; serve as a subject-matter expert for systems and processes.
• Work across teams to establish strong data management practices, including suggesting new systems or protocols, training staff, and implementing new internal policies.
• Responsible for recurring and ad hoc reporting, tailoring communication to the audience.
• Support and manage projects related to process improvements, contracting, procurement, and operational priorities, including developing project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
• Evaluate proposed legislation (local, state, federal) affecting Procurement and summarize potential impacts.
• Engage with stakeholders to determine local policy objectives and improve effectiveness through recommendations.

Skills & Competencies

• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Effective analytical problem-solving and project coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Data analysis skills, including collecting, cleansing, analyzing, and disseminating information with accuracy.
• Project management and Six Sigma skills.
• Research and policy analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and implement work assignments under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of systems or data management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years procurement experience preferred.
• Policy or project management experience preferred.
• Experience in the following is a plus:
  • Public sector environments.
  • Process improvement.
  • Performance management.
  • ERP systems.
  • Technology implementation.

Benefits

• Transportation: Unlimited FREE public transportation via SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• Parental Benefits: 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive health benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness Program: Eligibility for discounted medical plans.
• Paid Leave: Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement: Generous retirement savings options.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Education Discounts: Tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40%) through partnerships with local colleges and universities, extending to spouses and dependents in some cases.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 - $94,000

Additional Information

The successful candidate must be a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. Vaccinations are no longer required for new employees in non-medical, non-emergency, or non-patient-facing positions.