Senior Contract Specialist

Senior Contract Specialist

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 @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more. 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. Reporting to the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer, with latitude for independent initiative and decision making, performs work of moderate difficulty in purchasing goods, services and / or construction, and in processing procurement documents and contracts. The Senior Contract Specialist duties will include but are not limited to : - Perform contract management and compliance / performance monitoring duties and ensure work is performed in a timely manner and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Contract management and compliance monitoring duties include, but are not limited to, perform / supervise financial tasks in Agency and City systems, perform / supervise solicitation and contract procurement tasks in Agency and City systems, perform / supervise risk assessments, develop / perform / supervise provider trainings, draft / implement / monitor corrective action plans, and evaluate, document and report provider performance in Agency and City systems; - Provide coaching and supervision to direct reports. Monitor, analyze, and report on all aspects of the work, including but not limited to, procurement workflow, budget utilization, vendor compliance, trends, and contractual performance. Participate / supervise in the collection, quality assurance, retention, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data; - Serve as a liaison to the Agency's program support divisions, including the Agency's Chief Contracting Office (ACCO), Management & Budget Office, the Office of Legal Matters by answering questions clarifying programmatic and funding requirements related to complex contracting and fiscal actions, to ensure compliance with NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules and Agency procedures to facilitate the timely delivery of contracted goods and services; - Perform risk assessments and reviews. Summarize and report any problems or potential areas of concern. Develop, communicate, and monitor internal / contractor corrective action plans and / or enhance reviews. Attend meetings, trainings, conferences, and workshops as directed - Perform and ensure that special projects are completed as assigned. HOURS / SHIFT Day - Due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24 / 7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and / or nights / evenings. WORK LOCATION Brooklyn, NY

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.