DEPUTY AGENCY CHIEF CONTRACTING OFFICER, CONTRACT PLANNING AND INITIATION - Hra/Dept Of Social Services : Job Details

• HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
• Full-Time
• Location: MANHATTAN
• Exam May Be Required
• Department: Office Of Contracts-NM
• Salary Range: $88,437.00 – $156,396.00

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

The Office of Contracts is one of the centralized offices within the Department of Social Services (DSS) which provides procurement services to the Human Resources Administration and the Department of Homeless Services. Working with various stakeholders, including agency leadership, program areas, and oversight such as the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), New York City Department of Finance, and the Department of Investigations (DOI), the Office of Contracts is responsible for the processing of procurement actions, such as new awards, modifications to existing contracts, renewals, and ensures the development of plans to ensure continued services after contracts expirations.

Under executive direction of the Senior Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (Senior DACCO), with wide latitude for independent judgment, initiative, and decision making, the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (DACCO) for the Contract Planning and Initiation is responsible for the development of new procurement initiatives for DSS/HRA/DHS program areas and the initiation process of all solicitation activity of the Agency's procurement portfolio which accounts for over 18% of the City's overall procurement footprint, the equivalent to over $3.2 billion. Participate and collaborate with the Senior DACCO and Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) to formulate and implement procurement policies, procedures, strategies, and goals.

The Office of Contracts is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Procurement Analyst M-IV to function as Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer, Contract Planning and Initiation within the Contract & Planning and Initiation Unit who will:

• Work with executive staff at the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), Comptroller's Office, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); DSS/HRA/DHS Program Executives, and DSS Chief Executive Staff, in the development of procurement strategies and policy for the solicitation of new and ongoing Agency initiatives, programs, and services to address the needs of New Yorkers.
• Oversee the development and coordination of procurement plans for DSS program areas for the fiscal year, to develop and define service specifications and procurement processing initiations.
• Oversee the review and progress of solicitation processing, applying delegated approval authority on behalf of the Senior DACCO and/or ACCO as needed.
• Evaluate and establish precedents/policy for the determination of qualifications of recommended RFP Committee Members submitted by Agency Program Areas.
• Serve as an adjunct representative for the Office of Contracts on behalf of the Senior DACCO and/or ACCO at high-level meetings and public forums.
• Provide strategic direction to the Office of Contracts staff, program areas, and external agencies on the selection process of all agency procurements.
• Implement and oversee Commissioner's Declarations of Emergencies.
• Direct the assessment of preliminary goal setting for the Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Program.
• Perform special projects and assignments as delegated by the Senior DACCO and/or ACCO.

Work Location: 4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007

Hours/Schedule: 9am – 5pm with flex

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

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of the Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (PASSPort) system.
• Strong interpersonal skills which allow for effective direct communications with DSS-HRA-DHS officials.
• Strong knowledge of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules and the NYC Charter.
• Excellent analytical ability & research skills.
• Possess problem solving, prevention, and resolution skills.
• Excellent writing and computer skills.

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.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

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.