Investigative Coordinator, DCP

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Position Summary:

Under general supervision by the Senior Investigative Coordinator, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Investigative Coordinator performs confidential and comprehensive background research of greater than ordinary difficulty for the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Division of Contracts & Purchasing (DCP). The Coordinator performs investigative research activities, develops strategies and protocols, and compiles data pertaining to background investigations on community vendors eligible for award of contract, including Early Learn, M/WBE and E-Rate vendors, as well as subcontractors.

Performs related work.

Reports to: Senior Investigative Coordinator

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: NYCPS Division of Contracts & Purchasing staff; other NYCPS Central and School Based offices and staff;
Community Based Organizations and Suppliers, commercial vendors aiding in the performance of background checks, such as Lexis/Nexis; the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District; the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services; DCP’s Office of Supplier Diversity, and the New York City Corporation Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the background research and checks of greater than ordinary difficulty due to their complexity on subcontractors, UPK & 3K Early Learn suppliers, and M/WBE vendors.
• Collects data and reports regarding subcontractors, including M/WBE status.
• Communicates with Community Based Organizations and other community suppliers to support recommendations.
• Reviews background search results, records and reports, including those supplied by community organizations, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Conducts emergency and special investigations with collaboration from various community entities, including Early Learn and M/WBE vendors, under time sensitive deadlines.
• Prepares reports and utilizes a variety of internal and external computer systems and databases to conduct and review background investigations.
• Conducts research pertaining to vendor responsibility decisions, vendor performance and product performance evaluations.
• Assists the Senior Investigative Coordinator in the development and implementation of training regarding the preparation of background reports and responsibility determinations for Division of Contracts and Purchasing and Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) staff.
• Monitors and tracks progress on workload.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all sources and staff internal and external to the NYCPS, including but not limited to Community Based Organizations, DECE and OSD.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and procedures related to the M/WBE supplier community for effective utilization.
• Manages collaborative relationships and projects by developing procedures and protocols for internal constituencies, community groups, and professional associations.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred

• Experience performing background research, preferably for government.
• Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with community based vendors and suppliers.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating documentation related to community programs, including contract materials, provider submissions, and background review materials.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize and track data and reports using internal authorization and tracking…