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Senior Investigative Coordinator, DCP - 27004

NYC Public Schools · Brooklyn, NY · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$82k–$90k/yrFull-time

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest school system in the nation, serving nearly 1 million students with over 135,000 employees, including more than 75,000 teachers, and an annual budget of $39 billion. The Division of Contracts and Purchasing (DCP) oversees all contracts and non-contracted spending, governed by the Procurement Policies & Procedures (PPP).

About the Role

The Investigative Coordinator performs confidential and comprehensive background research for the NYCPS Division of Contracts & Purchasing (DCP). This role involves investigative research, strategy development, and data compilation for background investigations on community vendors eligible for contract awards, including 2Care, 3K and Early Learn, M/WBE, and E-Rate vendors, as well as subcontractors. Reports to the Associate Director of Compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and reviews background research and checks of greater-than-ordinary difficulty due to complexity for subcontractors, UPK, 2Care & 3K Early Learn suppliers, and M/WBE vendors.
  • Collects data and reports regarding subcontractors, including M/WBE status.
  • Communicates with Community-Based Organizations and other community suppliers to support recommendations.
  • Reviews background search results, records, and reports, including those supplied by community organizations, and makes appropriate recommendations.
  • Conducts emergency and special investigations in collaboration with various community entities, including Early Learn and M/WBE vendors, under time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Prepares reports and utilizes a variety of internal and external computer systems and databases to conduct and review background investigations.
  • Conducts research pertaining to vendor responsibility decisions, vendor performance, and product performance evaluations.
  • Designs and provides training regarding the preparation of background reports and responsibility determinations for DCP and OSD staff.
  • Monitors and tracks progress on workload.
  • Maintains cooperative relationships with all sources and staff internal and external to NYCPS, including Community-Based Organizations, DECE, and OSD.
  • Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and procedures related to the M/WBE supplier community for effective utilization.
  • Manages collaborative relationships and projects by developing procedures and protocols for internal constituencies, community groups, and professional associations.
  • Provides training for DCP staff regarding the preparation of background investigations and responsibility determinations.
  • Assists with establishing priorities and overall case management. In the absence of the Associate Director, may assume those duties.

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
  • High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in the first option.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience performing background investigations, preferably in NYC government.
  • Experience working in a complex and diverse environment.
  • Ability to adhere to multiple deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications and internet research tools.
  • Self-starter with a sense of urgency who can adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently.
  • Ability to collaborate on a team and with a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with education and non-education personnel, internal and external to NYCPS.
  • Demonstrated strong project and event management skills.
  • Organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Time management skills, especially when handling multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

Pay

$82,000 - $90,000. Internal candidates who are selected for this position and currently hold comparable or less senior roles within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.

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