Government Procurement Analyst – Public Sector Procurement & RFP Management

Seneca Resources · Queens, United States

Government Procurement Analyst – Public Sector Procurement & RFP Management

Job Location: Long Island City, NY (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6–12 months, with intended conversion to permanent employment)

Pay Range: $33–$39.50/hr (W2 only), depending on experience

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Position Overview

Our large NYC government client located in Long Island City, NY is seeking an experienced Government Procurement Analyst to support complex procurement activities associated with a major public-sector technology and data modernization initiative.

This position requires strong experience with government procurement processes, competitive solicitations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), vendor bid evaluations, cost and price analysis, regulatory compliance, and procurement reporting. The successful candidate will support the full procurement lifecycle while ensuring purchasing activities comply with applicable government regulations, policies, and established procedures.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on public-sector procurement experience with strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. This individual must be comfortable independently managing complex procurement activities while collaborating with legal, finance, technology, and program teams in a fast-paced government environment.

Key Responsibilities

Government Procurement & Solicitation Management

• Support and manage procurement activities throughout the full government procurement lifecycle.
• Develop, draft, review, and issue complex competitive solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Coordinate procurement planning, solicitation development, vendor evaluations, and procurement documentation.
• Ensure procurement processes align with applicable government policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement initiatives involving technology, professional services, and public-sector modernization programs.
• Manage multiple procurement priorities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and established deadlines.

Proposal Evaluation, Bid Analysis & Cost Management

• Review and evaluate vendor proposals, competitive bids, and solicitation responses.
• Conduct detailed cost and price analyses to support procurement decisions and best-value determinations.
• Analyze vendor qualifications, pricing structures, and proposal responsiveness.
• Prepare evaluation summaries, procurement recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify potential procurement risks, compliance concerns, and opportunities to improve purchasing outcomes.
• Support fair, transparent, and competitive procurement practices.

Regulatory Compliance & Procurement Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local government procurement regulations.
• Apply established public-sector purchasing policies, competitive procurement procedures, and documentation standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, solicitation files, evaluation materials, and supporting documentation.
• Review procurement activities for compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement oversight, reporting, and audit-related documentation.
• Recommend improvements to procurement procedures and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory Support

• Collaborate with legal, finance, program management, technology, and other internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to internal teams regarding procurement strategies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist stakeholders in developing solicitation requirements, procurement documentation, and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate communications and procurement activities across multiple departments.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on government purchasing processes and procurement best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement professionals.

Procurement Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare detailed procurement reports, status updates, metrics, and performance summaries for leadership.
• Monitor procurement activities, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain organized records to support procurement transparency, accountability, and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support procurement planning, tracking, and reporting for large-scale public-sector initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts involving procurement procedures, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

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, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and managing complex competitive solicitations, including RFPs.
• Experience evaluating vendor proposals, competitive bids, and procurement submissions.
• Strong experience conducting cost and price analyses to support purchasing decisions.
• Knowledge of public-sector procurement compliance requirements and competitive purchasing practices.
• Experience supporting procurement activities throughout the full solicitation and evaluation lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and decision-support skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple procurement priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare procurement reports and recommendations.
• Experience advising and collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with legal, finance, technology, and program stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, time-management, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Long Island City, NY.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a large government agency, municipality, or complex public-sector organization.
• Familiarity with New York City government procurement rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience supporting technology, IT, data modernization, or professional-services procurements.
• Experience coordinating procurement activities involving legal, finance, program management, and technology teams.
• Background managing complex RFP processes and competitive vendor evaluations.
• Experience preparing procurement reports, compliance documentation, and leadership-level summaries.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship to junior procurement professionals.
• Familiarity with procurement process improvement initiatives and government purchasing best practices.

Why This Opportunity?

• Support a major public-sector technology and data modernization initiative.
• Gain experience working within a large, complex NYC government environment.
• Manage meaningful procurement activities supporting important public programs and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across legal, finance, technology, and program operations.
• Apply your government procurement expertise to complex competitive solicitations and purchasing decisions.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with the intention of transitioning to permanent employment after approximately 6–12 months, subject to client needs and performance.

Seneca Resources

We are a client-focused provider of Information Technology consulting services and workforce solutions for government and commercial organizations across the United States. Our success is driven by a strong corporate culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and career development. We offer engaging work, competitive compensation, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.