THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $75,000 - $86,000

The Office of Procurement manages the procurement of ACS’s contracts for human and non-human services. In conformance with the City’s Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules and in close consultation with divisional staff, Procurement staff prepare and coordinate RFPs, competitive sealed bids, negotiated acquisitions and small purchases, and shepherd contract awards through the City’s multi-step registration process, which includes approval by several internal divisions and external oversight agencies. In addition, Procurement staff process contract renewals, extensions and other amendments.

This Deputy Director of Competitive Solicitations position will be a critical member of the small team that prepares and manages competitive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and competitive sealed bids (CSB). Supporting the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (Deputy ACCO) for Competitive Solicitations, the position will coordinate among the ACS Divisions issuing competitive solicitations, the Division of Financial Services and the Business Law Unit and will interface with the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) on oversight matters.

The candidate will:
-Ensure that all solicitations are completed within set timelines.
-Collaborate with the appropriate ACS division to ensure that all vendor questions related to the solicitations are responded to in a timely manner.
-Assist in the organization and execution of pre-proposal conferences.
-Ensure that any and all required addenda are issued as required with the appropriate approvals.
-Conduct Evaluator Trainings and follow-up with the appropriate ACS Division.
-Consult with the Deputy ACCO for Competitive Solicitations throughout the solicitation process and will ensure that all appropriate ACS divisions are updated as required throughout the solicitation process.

This position requires:
- Knowledge of the RFP and CSB process
- Project management skills to manage the solicitation process
- Ability to work effectively with various ACS Divisions and MOCS
- Problem solving, planning, and customer-service skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- In-depth experience using MS Word and MS Excel
- Familiarity with PASSPort a plus

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 622531.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 622531. Click on the "Apply" button.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred candidate should possess previous procurement experience PASSPort experience FMS experience, familiarity with the City's Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program along with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. In addition, the ideal candidate should be computer literate with working skills in Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The candidate should exhibit excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, and should be detail-oriented, service-oriented, as well as a team player.

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.