APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTATIVE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

The Department of Social Services Accountability Office (DSS-AO) is responsible for supporting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), Department of Social Services (DSS) and Department of Homeless Services (DHS).

DSS-AO maintains the operation of the Office of Audit and Quality Assurance (OAQA), Office of Compliance & Support (OAS), Investigation, Revenue and Enforcement Administration (IREA), Office of Data Security Management (ODSM) and the Vendor Monitoring Office (VMO).

The Vendor Monitoring Office is responsible for setting, monitoring, and modifying agencywide policy for how vendors are managed and held accountable for complying with contractual, regulatory and legal requirements. Within VMO, Grant & Non-Contracted Vendor Monitoring ensures effective oversight and monitoring of grant-funded programs and non-contracted vendors.

The Vendor Monitoring Office is recruiting for (1) Administrative Staff Analyst NM II to function as a Director, Grant & Non-Contracted Vendor Monitoring who will:

- Direct and coordinate professional staff engaged in conducting oversight and management of grant monitoring activities of grant-funded programs and non-contracted vendors. Ensure that all monitoring activities comply with monitoring standards, and regulatory and statutory requirements. Provide strategic oversight to the Grant and Non-Contracted Vendor Monitoring Team.

- Develop monitoring tools to ensure compliance with funded grants, Agency policies and relevant regulations. Provide timely reporting on grants and vendor management activities.

- Direct the analysis of non-contracted vendor performance, provide guidance on the analysis of data as it relates to program integrity, compliance, conflicts of interest, policies, State laws, and City requirements. Resolve issues related to third-party uncontracted payees, including statutory payees, uncontracted landlords, brokers, movers, and storage providers. Monitor corrective actions when appropriate.

- Provide training to staff fostering expertise in Agency policies, relevant regulations, and reporting requirements related to grant and non-contracted vendors.

- Build the Agency’s infrastructure/oversight of brokers, movers, and storage providers. Provide training for grant and non-contracted vendor monitoring via metrics, review collected data, identify gaps, measure data against set indicators and list key requirements. Use such information for decision-making processes and reporting.

- Develop comprehensive reports, data tracking, processing, and analysis documenting findings for submission to the Executive Director, Grants & Invoice Review Monitoring. Maintain a portfolio of vendors to develop methods of forecasting and tending issues.

- Foster collaboration and uniformity across the Agency’s provider monitoring practices. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including external parties and internal programs leaders.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000

Work Location: 151 W Broadway

Hours/Schedule: 9-5

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST ( - 1002D

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

- Experience with data analysis and performance metrics. - Experience in public sector grant management, vendor management, or a related field. - Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for grants and non-contracted vendors. - Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to vendor management - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Works well under stress/pressure with restrictive deadlines - Ability to pay attention to details - Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

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 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.