The Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM/WBE) was created to address income inequality across the city and address the disparity in NYC Contracts awarded to certain ethnic and gender groups and the City’s overall representation in NYC Contracting. OMWBE is responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination and accountability for the City of New York’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). Its services as the one-stop shop for M/WBEs interested in doing business with the City of New York and its respective Agencies.

The office in conjunction with other NYC Agencies is responsible for the recruitment, growth, development, and integration of NYC certified M/WBEs into specific procurement opportunities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Business Diversity Officer (CBDO), the Deputy Chief Business Diversity Officer (DCBDO) for External Affairs, is a key advisor and instrumental part of the senior leadership team. In addition to providing guidance to staff, the DCBDO helps to define the strategic vision for the Office and provides a leading voice on the policy and programmatic direction of the office. The DCBDO also places a critical support role in the office, ensuring that day-to-day operations is coordinated and running smoothly with external stakeholders. Also, plays a key role in representing the Mayor’s Office in the recruitment of M/WBEs and maintains relationships with MWBE organizations.

- Assists the CBDO in the recruitment, certification assistance, growth, development, and integration of potential M/WBEs into specific procurement opportunities.
- Serve as the Mayor’s Office of M/WBE’s liaison to external M/WBE organizations, advocacy groups and the MWBE trade groups and associations.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with external M/WBE trade groups and associations.
- Function as a project manager on strategic initiatives within the CBDO’s portfolio.
- Coordinate internal communications to ensure the CBDO is briefed and prepared for all external 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 CBDO, and other senior officials.
- In coordination with appropriate City agencies, private and other governmental entities, will oversee policy projects during the planning and approval phase to ensure appropriate goals and timelines are met.
- Serve as a liaison with communities, community advocates, elected officials, and civic organizations to communicate on behalf of the CBDO.
- Communications responsibilities will also include collaboration with the Deputy Director, External Affairs in identifying, organizing, and coordinating press announcements, press releases, events, and media strategies, and speaking requests.
- Coordinate will all agencies, boards, commissions, organizations, and institutions relevant to the work of the office-coordinate communications and outreach strategies and ensure positive and efficient relationships between all stakeholders.
- Assists the CBDO in monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the City of New York’s M/WBE programming and results; assess all activities, policies, and process to determine compliance risks; identify opportunities for improvement and direct the implementation of change.
- In conjunction with the CBDO, SBS and MOCS, create and implement outreach strategies in the recruitment of additional Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses for both “Prime” and “Subcontract/Subconsultant” opportunities.
- In conjunction with the CBDO creates innovative programs which increases procurement opportunities for certified M/WBEs.
- Other duties as assigned by executive management.

To Apply:
External Applicants, please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#: 606060.
Current City Employees, please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#: 606060.

Mayor’s Office of Contract Services is an equal opportunity employer. Mayor’s Office of Contract Services recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at disabilityaffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or 212 298 0734 only to request an accommodation. No other phone calls or personal inquiries permitted.

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Additional Information:
To best serve the City we represent, MOCS seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

Location:
255 Greenwich Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10007

1. Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree, or
2. Graduation from an accredited community college plus two years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities, or
3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus four years of experience as described in “2” above, or
4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, business or public administration, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, sociology, political science, mathematics or public policy or a closely related field with at least (7) years of related work experience or - A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and (10) years of demonstrated equivalent experience in program administration, research, management, analytical work, community work or community activities. - 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. - Self starter, able to work under pressure and be extremely detailed oriented. - Experience in public policy analysis, program implementation and project management. - Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills. - 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. - Ability to maintain an enthusiastic work ethic and a positive and helpful attitude and an ability to think outside the box. - 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. - Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Access. - Interest in New York City, procurement, policy and/or operations, a plus.

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 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.

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.