Senior Project Support Analyst

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.   

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Senior Project Support Analyst is vital to multiple project teams within NYCEDC’s Initiatives Department. This position will work with project managers and other staff to provide critical project support relating to contracting, budget tracking, payments, file management, process, and other operational tasks that help advance, fast-paced, complex initiatives city-wide.  

 The Senior Project Support Analyst will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with multiple project managers and act as the consultant contract lead to ensure that compliance and best practices are maintained throughout the contract term. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide comprehensive operational support for projects, including coordinating and maintaining timelines and other tasks associated 
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including Contracts, Budget, Accounting, and Legal 
• Guide project managers and assist in procurement processes, invoice processing, compliance needs, contract amendments, budget tracking, adhering to established policies and procedures 
• Maintain and update project-related documents and trackers, including schedules, budgets, reports, and other online project management platforms  
• Draft and provide project updates to team members and others as needed 
• Identify and develop mechanisms for process improvements, including streamlining procurement, contracting, and other processes 
• Guide team members on processes to ensure projects run smoothly, and procedures are followed consistently 
• Create training decks/user manuals to inform and enable users and establish best practices 
• Other tasks and duties as assigned  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• 2+ years professional experience 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based project management tools and software 
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication, including presentation skills 
• Experience effectively managing, organizing, and analyzing data in Excel 
• Experience with file management, milestone tracking, and process-driven work 
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated problem-solving skills 
• Ability to effectively complete projects and simultaneously maintain a sense of prioritization and time management 
• Ability to understand and implement process-oriented tasks and coach others on following those processes  
• Ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently, with guidance 
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with a results-oriented approach 
• Familiarity with Concur preferred 
• New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire 

Salary Range$67,000—$70,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. 

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:  

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance 
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans  
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care  
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage.
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan