Deputy Director, Compliance; OM​/WBE

Overview

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The Mayor is the head of the executive branch of New York City's government.

The Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM/WBE) was created to address historic disparities in City contracting. OM/WBE is responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination and accountability for the City of New York’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) program. It serves as a one-stop shop for M/WBEs interested in doing business with the City and its agencies.

With wide latitude for independent judgment will perform the following job responsibilities, which include and are not limited to:

• Develops systems, processes and procedures to determine risk and deficiencies in M/WBE programs and initiatives.
• Conducts policy analysis to ensure office and agency initiatives comply with local, state and federal requirements.
• Oversee and conduct audits, site visits and programmatic reviews and assessments.
• Ensures program and regulatory compliance, aligned with City rules and accountability standards.
• Supports compliance and legal aspects of strategic initiatives and the Centralized Construction Mentor Program, including budget execution and compliance oversight.
• Supports the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that minority and small business firms are afforded opportunities in strategic initiatives, including the Centralized Construction Mentor Program.
• Periodically monitors construction projects allocated to the Centralized Construction Mentor Program, to ensure compliance with labor law requirements and guidelines, consulting with operating agencies and consultants to escalate and resolve any issues.
• Coordinates the development of alternate procurement processes and evaluates their implementation.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• J.D. and admission to practice law in New York State preferred;
• Knowledge of the local, state and federal regulatory framework related to M/WBEs, civil rights, public policy, or intergovernmental affairs;
• Minimum of three years’ experience in operations, construction, administration, or a related field with an emphasis on procurement or supplier diversity.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a compliance, regulatory, or investigative capacity preferred.
• Ability to research complex issues and synthesize information into communications and actionable strategies quickly and effectively;
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, policies, procedures and regulations;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, multitasking and time management skills

TO APPLY

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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 sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

WORK LOCATION:

253 Broadway, New York, NY 10007

Minimum Qualifications

• Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
• Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
• Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
• Do you have a satisfactory…