Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer - New York City, NY : Job Details

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

The Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer (AACCO) duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

* Coordinate with Divisions regarding their procurement planning;

* Negotiate, draft and edit intricate and significant solicitation documents and contracts;

* Review, revise, and approve agreements prepared by other professional staff;

* Ensure that all relevant rules and laws are followed when processing competitive procurements, including compliance with Local Law 63, Local Law 1, and other rules and laws that impact the procurement process;

* Ensure that solicitation documents contain relevant language regarding MWBE participation goals, reporting/compliance of participation goals, and other pertinent City related requirements;

* Act on behalf of the ACCO/Compliance Officer. Lead Directors, Procurement Managers, and/or Procurement Specialists in the full array of procurement activities, from Pre-Solicitation through contract award and registration to ensure the integrity of the procurement process, including attending meetings with internal/external stakeholders and vendors;

* Monitor compliance and reporting of vendors relating to the MWBE Program;

* Advise the ACCO/DACCO on issues concerning solicitation, award, administration, and termination of contracts;

* Monitor staff performance. Ensure that staff continuously receives necessary updates and training to successfully complete their work. Develop and implement creative solutions to manage a demanding workload;

* Represent the ACCO at public hearings, meetings with Agency personnel, and meetings with oversight agencies to facilitate the development, review, and approval of procurement actions;

* Utilize PASSPort, Accelerator, OTIs internal tracking systems, and other systems for the review, approval, and processing of solicitations, RFIs, Responsibility Determinations, PSRs, and RFAs;

* Oversee the administration of the competitive procurement process, including issuance of solicitations, pre-bid meetings, receipt of bids, bid opening, determinations of responsiveness, proposal evaluation, and BAFOs;

* Handle special projects as assigned.

LOCATION:

Brooklyn, NY

HOURS/SHIFT:

Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

TO APPLY:

Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID# 691805

Candidates must be permanent in this title or can be reached on the current civil service list

* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW

APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

OTI participates in E-Verify

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in 1 above.

Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in 1 above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills

The preferred candidate should possess the following: Excellent communication, presentation, and superior writing skills knowledge of the IT systems development life cycle: familiarity with IT project management and quality assurance methodologies knowledge of City procurement rules and procedures including the Procurement Policy Board Rules understanding or business contracts familiarity with NYC agency operations and oversight functions: previous experience in a municipal environment experience in contract administration. financial management or procurement: experience with information technology and professional services contracts exceptional knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel. Access, Word, PowerPoint. Visio and Project Management software Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (PASSPort), the Financial Management System (FMS) outstanding customer service skills organized, flexible and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines: and ability to make decisions independently.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.