Procurement Data Analyst

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

Essential Functions

• Identifies insights, formulates and tests ideas, and partners with stakeholders in City of Little Rock Departments to improve data quality, data collection systems, and data analytics relative to procurement activities.
• Develops and implements databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality relative to procurement activities; collects and compiles information entered in the electronic procurement system; develops reports to review and analyze information to make recommendations to improve the efforts and increase the productivity and consistency of the Procurement Division and maximize the efficiency of the procurement system.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings with business and operational data owners to answer questions and provide information relative to procurement activities; coordinates efforts with team members to understand database structures and business processes.
• Interprets and analyzes data results using statistical techniques and provides ongoing reports; identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends and patterns in complex data sets; compiles information and prepares various narrative and statistical reports; interprets and analyzes data results using statistical techniques; builds tabular and/or visualization reports as needed; develops proactive data validation automation systems to identify data integrity issues.
• Develops queries to extract various information and data from primary and secondary data sources; establishes and maintains databases/data systems.
• Reviews, filters, and cleans data on computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to identify and correct and code issues.
• Works with management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Conducts research and studies to stay abreast of best practices, capabilities, enhancements and trends relative to procurement to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the division activities; identifies and defines new process improvement opportunities.
• Compiles information and conducts qualitative analysis of proposals and bids received from suppliers in order to assist departments with procurement recommendations, communication of bid results, and assistance with vendor negotiations.
• Answers questions, provides information, and responds to concerns and complaints relating to procurement and contract activities; resolves complaints or refers concerns and complaints to the Procurement Manager for resolution.
• Conducts research and market surveys to identify various sources for services, products, equipment, and materials for City Departments while promoting minority, women, and local vendor participation; develops diversified sources for the procurement of goods and services and makes recommendations on procurement matters.
• Develops and maintains training materials and conducts training for City employees and vendors relating to the procurement process, guidelines, policies, procedures, and related information.
• Maintains hard copy and computer files and records with all support documentation in compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Operates a computer, utilizing database, spreadsheet, Power Point and word processing, software to prepare various narrative and statistical reports.
• Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside of the normal office hours to meet deadlines as required.

Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicants’ answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing the application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• The list of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
• You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.

Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.

for other leaves and observed holidays.