Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking to hire a contract specialist for the City of New York.

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Responsibilities:

• Processing procurements for services, goods, and construction in an accurate and timely manner using the appropriate procurement methods to ensure compliance with funding stream rules and DYCD goals.
• Overseeing the evaluation process for DYCD procurements, including conducting committee meetings and evaluator trainings.
• Drafting solicitation specifications clearly and concisely.
• Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and services are procured.
• Maintaining and updating procurement status reports and databases.
• Processing contracts to registration in a timely manner, including determination process responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and six months of full‑time professional, technical, or administrative experience in program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
• Four‑year high school diploma or equivalent approved by a State Department of Education and four years of full‑time professional, technical, or administrative experience in the same fields; or
• Education and experience equivalent to the above.

Preferred

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Excel and Word; experience in contracts; strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to converse professionally with executive, programmatic, and administrative staff.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic work ethic and ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of New York City’s Procurement Policy Board Rules and Citywide Procurement systems such as FMS and PASSPort.

55(a) Program:
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 this position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency Requirement:
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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary: $59,420.00 – $91,766.00

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Legal

Industry: Government Administration