Staff Analyst Series - (Cost/Price)

About the role

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY. Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Telework eligibility not specified. Reports to the Director. Position is in the Procurement department, Supply Chain Strategy/Strategic Planning unit. Open until filled. Represented by TWU Local 100.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analyses of contractors' proposed prices and negotiate prices with contractors under general direction.
• Prepare cost and price analyses, including detailed analyses of contractors’ price and cost proposals.
• Formulate negotiation positions for sole‑source contracts, contract modifications, construction change orders, and other procurement actions.
• Communicate negotiation positions and prepare written narratives summarizing negotiations and results.
• Perform other analyses as required.

Qualifications

Associate Staff Analyst (one of the following):

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, business/public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor, plus one year of full‑time professional experience in budget administration, accounting, economic/financial administration, fiscal/economic research, management/methods analysis, operations research, organizational research, program evaluation, personnel/public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel/labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management, or a related area.
• Baccalaureate degree plus three years of the above professional experience.
• Associate degree or 60 semester credits plus five years of the above professional experience.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus seven years of the above professional experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience (30 semester credits = one year of experience). All candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of qualifying experience.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II (one of the following):

• Master’s degree in the fields listed above (excluding urban studies) or a Juris Doctor.
• Baccalaureate degree plus two years of the professional experience described above.
• Associate degree or 60 semester credits plus four years of the above professional experience.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus six years of the above professional experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience (30 semester credits = one year of experience). All candidates must have a high school diploma.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (required).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in cost analysis, construction, or negotiations (desired but not required).

Pay

Union: TWU Local 100. Salary ranges by title:

• Staff Analyst I: $71,203 – $84,295
• Staff Analyst II: $82,673 – $92,077
• Associate Staff Analyst: $93,453 – $121,004

Final salary determined by experience, skill set, and alignment with compensation practices; posted ranges reflect expected compensation and may be updated.

Schedule

Full‑time, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Other Information

• Selection method: Evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. All selected candidates undergo a full background investigation (employment and education); discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
• Appointment level: May be at a comparable level to the candidate’s current level.
• Financial disclosure: Employees earning over $101,379/year or in policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.
• 55‑a Program: Qualified candidates may be placed in competitive or non‑competitive class positions; those in competitive class are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Indicate interest in cover letter and resume.
• MTA employee eligibility: Current MTA employees must have completed at least one year in their current role and maintain satisfactory performance, attendance, and disciplinary record to be eligible to interview.