The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.


DYCD is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Agency Chief Contracting Diversity Officer (ACCDO).

Under the direction of the agency head (or designee) and consultation with the City’s Chief Business Diversity Officer on matters related to contracting with M/WBEs, the ACCDO will be empowered to facilitate meeting the agency and citywide MWBE goals.
DYCD’s ACCDO will be responsible for the oversight, policy, interagency coordination, and accountability of the City’s MWBE program and will be DYCD’s leading voice of the program. Tasks include but not including to:


- Recruitment, certification assistance, growth, development, of potential vendors as well as the integration of potential MWBEs into specific DYCD procurement opportunities.
o In conjunction with SBS and MOCS, create and implement outreach strategies in the recruitment of additional MWBEs for both “Prime” and “Subcontract/Subconsultant” opportunities.
- Serve as DYCD’s liaison to reporting agencies, including assisting with the implementation of the Administration’s policies.
- Holding regular meetings and info sessions with MWBEs on upcoming DYCD opportunities and contracting with the City.
- Attend and coordinate procurement fares relating to the MWBE program.
- Participate and review DYCD RFPs to ensure maximum MWBE participation.
- Function as a project manager on strategic initiatives related to MWBE.
- Attend MWBE CompStat meetings and present on DYCD’s successes.
- Coordinate internal communications to ensure the agency head is briefed and prepared for all meetings and events, while also collaborating with staff to confirm objectives.
- Strategize and coordinate with senior leadership on policy issues, programs, and communication plans.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of policy proposals and strategic planning and make recommendations to the Commissioner and other senior officials on ways to increase DYCD’s MWBE utilization.
- Responsible for reviewing and reporting out to City oversites as requested and mandated.
- Serve as a liaison with communities, community advocates, elected officials, and civic organizations to communicate on behalf of DYCD relating to the MWBE program.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of DYCD participation in the MWBE programming and results; assess all activities, policies, and process to determine compliance risks; identify opportunities for improvement and direct the implementation of change.
- Other duties as assigned by executive management.

1. 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
2. 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
3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as cited above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial or executive experience or experience supervising professional personnel as described in "1" above.

- Must have prior supervisory/leadership experience. - Proven experience in the review, assessment and qualifying of business financials and operations to determine operational effectiveness, profitability, and strategic growth. - Proven understanding and experience in the sourcing and procurement process, including the creation of an RFP, bid solicitation, and analysis, contract management, contract negotiation and managing project deadlines. - Independent thinking skills are essential along with assessing small business development issues with the goal of developing strategic solutions. Excellent oral and written communication abilities are required along with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Individual should be a self-starter, ab le to work under pressure and be extremely detailed oriented . - Experience in public policy analysis, program implementation and project management . - Proven capacity in project management skills, including organizing and strategic planning. - Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills. - Proficiency in PPT, Excel and Access . - Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, problem solve, work independently and within a team environment, pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, work well under pressure. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Ability to interface with all supervisory and frontline staff, including senior management and other respective stakeholders both in an outside government. - Interest in New York City, procurement, policy and/or operations, a plus.

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.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

NEW YORK CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF APPOINTMENT Candidates with two (2) years of City service may reside in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties.

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.