The Office of Contracting and Procurement is seeking a Measurement & Planning Analyst to gather and analyze complex data from various sources to identify issues and problems. The analyst will develop solutions and measurements to support strategic planning and reform efforts. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience performing data analysis and visualization using tools like Excel, Alteryx and Tableau. The position offers a starting salary range of $73,906 to $80,785.

1. Office of Contracting & Procurement
Opening Date: 11.29.2018 Closing Date: 12.9.2018
: 441 4th
Street, Suite 700 S., NW Washington, DC 20001
: ocp-hr@dc.gov
: (202) 442-9700
Job Title: Measurement & Planning Analyst – Job Number: 5304 Series/Grade: CS.1101.12
The Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), a dynamic public agency, managing
the acquisition of over $5.6 Billion in goods, services, and construction annually, is seeking
to hire business advisory minded professionals. OCP is powered by a robust, diverse team
of innovative professionals committed to improving the quality of life for District residents
and visitors by supporting the unique programmatic needs of over 77 District Government
agencies through contract and procurement with industry. Our Procurement Training
Institute (PTI) offers thousands of classroom hours each year educating and training OCP
employees in procurement best practices, current laws and regulations and business
advisory skills when engaging with Districts agencies and the vendor community. OCP’s
resourceful team also identifies ways to reuse millions of dollars in surplus property by
offering it to District agencies, and when there is no need within the government, our
team allows businesses, non-profits and sometimes individuals to purchase government
surplus assets at deep discounts.
Job Description: Gathers, organizes, merges, reshapes, cleans, and evaluates the quality
of complex datasets and information from a variety of sources such as records, computer
files, databases, previous studies, and interviews. Automates data pulls, manipulations,
and other rote activities to enable efficient agency operations. Analyzes data and
information to identify issues and isolate problems. Develops solutions and measurements
of productivity and effectiveness to support management's strategic planning activities
and overall OCP reform efforts. Develops detailed briefings and reports of findings and
recommendations and convinces others to implement recommendations.
Knowledge Required by the Position: Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to
interpret and synthesize complex data sets. Experience performing exploratory data
analysis and visualization with Excel, Alteryx, Tableau, SAS, or some other data analysis
tool. Knowledge of and skill in using performance evaluation data and information to
execute continuous quality improvements. Ability to deliver high-quality, professional
deliverables under high pressure, with limited direction/information, while taking direction
from others and meeting tight deadlines.
Qualifications (Education and/or Experience): Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting,
Administration or related field is preferred. Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certification is
desirable.
Service Agencies: Office of Contracting and Procurement (Performance Evaluation)
Starting Salary Range: $73,906 - $80,785
Tour of Duty: 8:15am – 4:45pm
Duration of Appointment: Regular Full-Time
Physical Demands: Work is predominately sedentary
Number of Vacancies: One (1)