NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services · 2 months ago
Assistant Director, Agency Engagement & Operations (OM/WBE)
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $97K/yr
4+ years expThe NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services is responsible for overseeing city services and managing public property. The Assistant Director of AEO will coordinate with program staff to promote compliance with M/WBE policies and develop strategic resources to support agency programs.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Working closely with the M/WBE Deputy Director of AEO (Deputy Director) to develop overall policy and implementation strategies for OM/WBE
Supporting Deputy Director in expanding and improving the technical structures enabling agencies to assess data, coordinate outreach, and improve M/WBE contracting
Project management tasks in support of program initiatives/special projects
Establishing clear and consistent communications with internal and external stakeholders, communicating goals, timelines and deliverables
Proactively engaging agencies to identify areas of limited or no vendor availability
Working with SBS to proactively evaluate agency needs and developing strategies to attract new vendors and growing the market
Collaborating with MOCS & SBS to review agency reports tracking agency utilization of certified M/WBEs and general program development in accordance with OM/WBE goals
Supporting the development of an annual strategic plan for this work, including key initiatives, work plans, and deliverables
Reviewing Local, State, and Federal law to apply best practices to improve governing legislation and better address barriers, increase contract access, and promote accountability
Leveraging M/WBE convergence with other Strategic Policy Initiatives and new economies
Creating alignment between policies, practices, and regulations across agencies
Managing consultant contracts and agency participation in reports and program interventions
Developing training decks and best practices on M/WBE programmatic requirements for agency procurement staff
Working with Deputy Director to develop strategies to increase engagement and build relationships with agencies’ M/WBE procurement teams
Representing OM/WBE at Citywide trainings, meetings, networking events and conferences
Other related responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question '2' above?
Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions '1,' '2,' and/or '3' above?
Preferred
Project management certification
Experience streamlining processes and incorporating technology platforms to create shortcuts for or bypass manual processes (ex: Microsoft Power Automate)
Familiarity with Local Law 1, Procurement Policy Board Rules, and Local, State, and Federal procurement requirements
Relevant experience with external and Intergovernmental Affairs, M/WBE laws, or public policy
Working knowledge of information City-specific IT applications including FMS, Passport, B2G, etc
Strong leadership and change management skills
Experience developing and implementing trainings for stakeholders on regulatory and programmatic requirements
Ability to build partnerships with Sr. Staff, managers, supervisors, and employees, and operate as a trusted advisor
Extensive experience using Microsoft 365 including but not limited to: Sharepoint, Teams, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook
Ability to research and synthesize complex issues
Strong presentation and critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services
The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that is dedicated to optimizing existing operations, improving equity, and transforming processes to make it easier to do business with the City.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Boris Feygis
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Joshua Bonilla
Chief Technology Officer
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