Senior Management Specialist

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The SCA's Legal Department provides legal services to all divisions and departments of the SCA. The Department's responsibilities include: advising the Board of Trustees, officers and employees of all legal requirements of the SCA's construction program and business operations; managing litigation and defending the SCA in administrative matters; mediating construction claims and disputes; drafting and negotiating SCA contracts, license agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents; responding to requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL); managing the SCA’s public works lien system; and providing assistance with regards to the City's Conflicts of Interest laws.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Management Specialist is responsible for conducting and coordinating management, operational, and financial analyses.

• Prepare formal analytical reports for Senior Management (e.g. sophisticated analyses of vendor information, scheduling data, financial analyses, metrics, and information for management and regulatory reports).

• Participate in recommending to Senior Management changes to and/or new policies and procedures affecting all aspects of departmental operations.

• Assist Senior Management with the implementation of recommendations. (which may include directing staff and/or contractors/vendors on a project or ongoing basis)

• Develop methodologies and analytical models to study and assess issues from a systems perspective.

• Coordinate departmental and/or Authority-wide special projects.

• Build and gain consensus on departmental policies and procedures.

• Conduct research regarding departmental policies and procedures.

• Assist with ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of the Authority Manual of Policies and Procedures.

• Perform specific duties based on assignment to a department, division, or unit within the SCA.

• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Posting End Date: 08/22/2026

Salary Range: $79,942 - $136,118

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Three years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees