Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer

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.

The Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer (AACCO) duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate with Divisions regarding their procurement planning;
- Negotiate, draft and edit intricate and significant solicitation documents and contracts;
- Review, revise, and approve agreements prepared by other professional staff;
- Ensure that all relevant rules and laws are followed when processing competitive procurements, including compliance with Local Law 63, Local Law 1, and other rules and laws that impact the procurement process;
- Ensure that solicitation documents contain relevant language regarding MWBE participation goals, reporting/compliance of participation goals, and other pertinent City related requirements;
- Act on behalf of the ACCO/Compliance Officer. Lead Directors, Procurement Managers, and/or Procurement Specialists in the full array of procurement activities, from Pre-Solicitation through contract award and registration to ensure the integrity of the procurement process, including attending meetings with internal/external stakeholders and vendors;
- Monitor compliance and reporting of vendors relating to the MWBE Program;
- Advise the ACCO/DACCO on issues concerning solicitation, award, administration, and termination of contracts;
- Monitor staff performance. Ensure that staff continuously receives necessary updates and training to successfully complete their work. Develop and implement creative solutions to manage a demanding workload;
- Represent the ACCO at public hearings, meetings with Agency personnel, and meetings with oversight agencies to facilitate the development, review, and approval of procurement actions;
- Utilize PASSPort, Accelerator, OTIs internal tracking systems, and other systems for the review, approval, and processing of solicitations, RFIs, Responsibility Determinations, PSRs, and RFAs;
- Oversee the administration of the competitive procurement process, including issuance of solicitations, pre-bid meetings, receipt of bids, bid opening, determinations of responsiveness, proposal evaluation, and BAFOs;
- Handle special projects as assigned.

LOCATION:
Brooklyn, NY

HOURS/SHIFT:
Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

TO APPLY:
Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID# 691805
Candidates must be permanent in this title or can be reached on the current civil service list
* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 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; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in""1" above.

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.