Deputy Director of Contracting Team

About the role

The Budget Review and Implementation of Contracts (BRICS) team is searching for a Deputy Director who will oversee day-to-day operations and supervise a team of Contracting Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and administrative functions of the Contracting sub-unit.
• Provide direct supervision of Contracting Analysts engaged in creating new awards/contract solicitations and accurately modifying existing contracts (for example, assist with the creation of RFPs, the renewals/modifications of existing contracts) via DYCD’s primary contracting systems, PASSPort, CCMS, CM and ECMS.
• Supervise the status of work assignments and performing implementation checks to ensure compliance, and the meeting of deadlines.
• Identify and investigate and resolve discrepancies in the contracting process.
• Strengthen intra- and cross-divisional coordination to resolve issues that impact workflow and compliance.
• Participate in work groups as needed to remain updated on all programmatic developments agencywide.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and other materials as needed and in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete related special projects at the request of the Unit Directors.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, business or public administration, contract community relations, or related fields; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel performing work in program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, business or public administration; or a four year high school diploma, or its equivalent, and six years of full-time, professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel as described in "1" above; or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as cited above.
• Preferred Skills: Experience supervising professional staff. Intermediate Proficiency in Excel is required (MATCH, VLOOKUP, INDEX etc.). Experience reviewing and reconciling complex financial data from multiple sources will be required to succeed in this position. Experience with PASSPort is preferential. Familiarity with other NYC systems (FMS, etc.) will be considered a plus. Strong analytical skills will also be considered a preferred asset.

Benefits

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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