The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. We are seeking a Solicitation / Specifications Writer to collaborate with programs to develop solicitations, facilitate the Request for Proposal process, and subsequent scope development for awarded contracts.
Job Title : Solicitation / Specifications Writer
Department : Procurement Optimization
Division : Finance
Bureau : Agency Chief Contracting Office
Location : 42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reports To Title : Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer
Direct Reports Title(s) : N / A
Schedule & Hours : Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (or equivalent approved 8 hour period)
Workplace Flexibility Modality : Hybrid
Work Environment : Office Environment, occasional travel for meetings and presentations within the NYC boroughs.
Responsibilities :
- In collaboration with subject matter experts, write solicitation documents for competitive procurements.
- Produce high-quality specifications within processing timelines and in compliance with NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules, NYC Charter, and DOHMH policies and procedures.
- Accurately and efficiently manage content of all assigned procurements, including following up with relevant personnel, and managing multiple document revisions.
- Coordinate the release of competitive procurement documents. Coordinate the receipt and evaluation of proposals / bids.
- Review and revise contract scopes of work and contract budgets to ensure alignment with both the solicitation document and agency requirements.
- Utilize Agency and Citywide systems in the processing and approval of all assigned work.
- Identify challenges and solutions on procurement and contract matters; correspond with program and ACCO Senior Staff for rapid resolution.
- Participate in meetings concerning procurement portfolio and provide accurate status of procurement actions.
- Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department / organization.
Requirements :
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skillsExperience writing specifications, statements of work (SOW), and / or contract scopes of workExperience working with various project management applications and platformsStrong analytical and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and as a team playerProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced work environment with changing prioritiesFPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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