PROJECT AND
BUDGET ANALYST
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Project and Budget Analyst to assist in developing contract specifications for a variety of office equipment and supplies for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Research products for price quotes according to specifications, developing requests for bids, ordering office supplies, furniture and equipment, and reconciling invoices and resolving invoice discrepancies. Analyzes equipment and supply costs and provides input on proposed capital and budget expenditures. Provides IT help desk support related to office equipment and furniture repair.
Essential Functions:
- Manage purchasing vehicles for information technology services and equipment, including RFPs, RFQs, Bids, work orders, and invoices, ensuring adherence to all federal and state procurement regulations and PRT processes.
- Lead tracking and timeline of information technology bid and service renewals, ensuring that bids and RFPs are prepared and released in a timely manner.
- Track budgets for technology lines of business and provide recommendations for future budget adjustments and requests.
- With stakeholders, establish purchasing and project definition including specifications, scope, schedule, tasks, and costs.
Job requirements include:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate’s degree or two (2) years of college in business administration, finance, information technology, data analytics or a related field from an accredited college or university. Directly related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in writing Bid and RFP specifications for information technology or other technical products and services. No certifications or licenses required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly effective and professional communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proven fiscal management skills.
- Proven experience in vendor coordination.
- Proven history in customer facing role.
- Experience in managing projects.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Preferred attributes:
- Project Management certification.
- Process improvement experience.
- Experience evaluating, implementing, configuring, and managing information technology systems and services, or related technical and application management experience.
- Experience leading projects from a coordination, analysis, definition, implementation, and training perspective.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of project management methodologies and software for tracking tasks and outcomes.
- Experience managing RFP and bid processes in the government sector.
- Experience writing bid and RFP specifications, preferably with technology-centric requirements.
- Customer-centric approach to both use of technology services for internal optimization and ultimate end-result for patrons.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Glenn Huetter
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
GHuetter@RidePRT.org
EOE
BOROUGH MANAGER
Rankin Borough is seeking a qualified Borough Manager to share our vision and match our commitment to a resilient and sustainable future. Working closely in a collaborative style with the 7-member Borough Council, the Manager will lead the administration of the Borough including oversight of all services with the exception of police, all budgetary activities, community development, citizen communication and intergovernmental relationships. The Borough Manager will be expected to lead a variety of special projects Borough; provide leadership in policy formulation and implementation; manage all staff and contractual employees. The successful candidate will possess five years of responsible experience in municipal government. A Master’s degree in public administration from an accredited college or university is preferred, however candidates with significant municipal experience and education in a closely related field are encouraged to apply.
Salary commensurate with education and experience plus excellent benefits.
This position is open until filled. Applications may be submitted through our website
(http://www.rankinborough.com/). In addition to the application, a resume, cover letter and contact information for three work-related references must be submitted. Rankin Borough is an Equal
Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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