Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer

Location: New York

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The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeof

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At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

Responsibilities

• Draft justifications for emergency procurements, and administrative phases of OTI contracts.

• Represent OTI at the MOCS ACCO meetings and various Oversight task force meetings, as well as State and Federal agencies.

• Chair important agency meetings with vendors that relate to procurements and contract issues.

• Perform other related managerial duties as required by the ACCO.

• In the temporary absence of the ACCO, perform managing and approval‑level duties of that position, as delegated.

• Review current processes within each unit and help identify improvements to the processes to reduce the cycle times of the respective procurements.

• Assist in the development of standard operating procedure manuals that assist in staff training.

• Assist in the re‑configuration of the agency’s procurement system to ensure new requirements are captured for all types of procurement methods.

• Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least four years of full‑time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields.

• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in (1).

• Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in (1).

Preferred Skills

Detailed knowledge of all procurement rules and procedures including the Procurement Policy Board Rules, NYS Office of General Services, Federal Acquisition Regulations and the NYC Comptroller’s Office.

Experience with information technology and professional services contracts as well as OTI’s current Citywide contract portfolio. Proficient use of word processing, spreadsheets and vendor information systems. Organized, flexible and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation and superior writing skills. Team player who works well with technical and non‑technical resources and ability to make decisions independently.

Salary and Location

• Brooklyn, NY

• Day shift – candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

Application

Apply /jobs/search and search for Job #. Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the current civil service list are eligible to apply. Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration.

EEO Statement

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.

55a 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 the position through the 55‑a Program.

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