Assistant Director, Agency Engagement & Operations (OM / WBE)

Assistant Director, Agency Engagement & Operations (OM / WBE)

This position is detailed to the Mayor's Office. The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The Adams' administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City's economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. The Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM / WBE) was created to address income inequality across the city and to address the disparity in City contracts awarded to certain ethnic and gender groups and the City's overall representation in City contracting. OM / WBE is responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination, and accountability for the City's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M / WBE). It serves as a one-stop-shop for M / WBEs interested in doing business with the city and its agencies. The Problems You'll Solve :

• Working closely with the M / WBE Deputy Director of AEO to develop overall policy and implementation strategies for OM / WBE.
• Supporting Deputy Director in expanding and improving the technical structures enabling agencies to assess data, coordinate outreach, and improve M / WBE contracting.
• Project management tasks in support of program initiatives / special projects.
• Establishing clear and consistent communications with internal and external stakeholders, communicating goals, timelines and deliverables.
• Proactively engaging agencies to identify areas of limited or no vendor availability.
• Working with SBS to proactively evaluate agency needs and developing strategies to attract new vendors and growing the market.
• Collaborating with MOCS & SBS to review agency reports tracking agency utilization of certified M / WBEs and general program development in accordance with OM / WBE goals.
• Supporting the development of an annual strategic plan for this work, including key initiatives, work plans, and deliverables.
• Reviewing Local, State, and Federal law to apply best practices to improve governing legislation and better address barriers, increase contract access, and promote accountability.
• Leveraging M / WBE convergence with other Strategic Policy Initiatives and new economies.
• Creating alignment between policies, practices, and regulations across agencies.
• Managing consultant contracts and agency participation in reports and program interventions.
• Developing training decks and best practices on M / WBE programmatic requirements for agency procurement staff.
• Working with Deputy Director to develop strategies to increase engagement and build relationships with agencies' M / WBE procurement teams.
• Representing OM / WBE at Citywide trainings, meetings, networking events and conferences.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

The OM / WBE Assistant Director of AEO will report to the Deputy Director of the M / WBE Agency Engagement and Operations team (AEO) and will be responsible for coordinating with program staff at the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) and City agencies to promote agency and vendor compliance with M / WBE policies and regulations, development of policy and program initiatives, and implementation strategies necessary to advance the established goals of the Mayor's Office of M / WBEs. The Assistant Director of AEO will also be responsible for assessing and diagnosing agency programs, facilitating workflow process improvements, and developing training and strategic resources to support them.

Preferred Skills :

To Apply : External applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov / careers / search and search for Job ID #753958. Current City Employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS) http : / / cityshare.nycnet / ess Click on Recruiting Activities / Careers and Search for Job ID #753958.

Additional Information : To best serve the City we represent, Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect. MOCS recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at disabilityaffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or 212-298-0800 to request an accommodation.