Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Staff Analyst title or those who are reachable on the current Promotional list (Exam #9537), or Open-Competitive list (Exam #9061) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Finance & Procurement Division’s Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO) is seeking to hire Senior Contract Managers. The selected candidates will assist in managing procurements for utilizing various methods including by not limited to, Competitive Sealed Bids, Request for Proposals, Micro Purchasing, Small Purchasing, MWBE NCSP (Discretionary Procurements), Design Build, and Competitive Sealed Proposals. The Senior Contract Managers will be responsible for ensuring the procurements are consistent with the Procurement Policy Board regulations. This includes completing all compliance activities and integrity determinations as it relates to potential vendors. The Senior Contract Managers may utilize capital and/or expense funds. The responsibilities include: managing procurement timelines, reviewing contract documents, general document management, reviewing contract compliance documents, coordinating vendor meetings throughout the procurement process, handling vendor submissions, working with vendors to complete and submit any required documents in advance of executing a contract with DDC, performing vender integrity backgrounds checks, organizing evaluation committees, training staff, and assisting with high level reports for the Agency. The Senior Contract Managers will be responsible for regularly updating internal databases and procurement tracking systems, as well as procurement updates to the Directors and Deputy ACCOs. The candidates will use several computer systems including Financial Management System (FMS) and PASSPort to track and process procurement actions and register contracts with the Comptroller’s Office. Additional tasks or duties may be assigned to the candidate as deemed necessary by the ACCO and DACCO.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) 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 one year 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; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor 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; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in “1" above.

Candidates should have excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and analytical skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access queries and reports is a plus. Working knowledge of procurement functions, entering, and retrieving data from automated information systems, PASSPort, Financial Management System (FMS), and Info advantage, is preferred. Significant training from the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services Procurement Training Institute in the City’s Procurement rules is required.

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.