Senior Director for Risk Management and Accountability
DYCD is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Senior Director for Risk Management and Accountability within the division of Audits, Contracts, Evaluation and Sourcing (ACES). Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner for Risk Management and Accountability the individual will serve as a key strategic partner overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of risk management frameworks, accountability systems and compliance initiatives. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner for Risk Management and Accountability, this position ensures that agency programs and providers operate with integrity, transparency and efficiency while maintaining full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and performance standards. The Senior Director will provide directions to the teams responsible for programming, internal controls and performance improvement initiatives to strengthen operational integrity across all agency activities. Tasks include but are not limited to :
- Partner with the Assistant Commissioner to establish a risk-based approach for monitoring performance review activities
- Serve as an advisor on issues related to risk mitigation, compliance and organizational performance
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk register and internal controls framework
- Develop training as well as policy and procedures to strengthen DYCD's oversight of contracted providers
- Ensure action plans are implemented, tracked with measurable outcomes
- Support the Assistant Commissioner in special reviews, investigations in response to emerging issues
- Support the Assistant Commissioner in the development of accountability standards, compliance policies and correction action protocols for internal divisions and contracted providers
- Oversee timely completion of correction action plans and monitoring follow up activities
- Ensure accurate, transparent and timely reporting of compliance and performance metrics to ACES leadership
- Collaborate with the Planning Program Integration and Evaluation (PPIE) division in dashboard review, trend analyses and risk reports to integrate accountability metrics into agency performance management systems
- Support the Assistant Commissioner in building strong partnerships with internal divisions, external oversights and vendors to advance shared accountability goals
- Other duties as assigned by executive management.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Law, or a related field from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in compliance, auditing, accountability or governance roles, preferably within the public or nonprofit sectorAn associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in "1" above; orA four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in "1" above; orA combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under "2" or "3" above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in "1" above.Preferred Skills
Candidate should be a self-starter, able to work under pressure and be extremely detailed oriented.Independent thinking skills are essential along with assessing issues with the goal of developing strategic solutions.Ability to interface with all supervisory and frontline staff, including executive leadership, senior management and other respective stakeholders both in and outside government.Must have prior supervisory experience.Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.Experience in data analytics and performance management tools for public sector accountability.Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.Demonstrated ability to navigate complex systems and drive organizational change.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PPT, Access, Excel and Power BI.Familiarity with Citywide oversight bodies such as the Office of the Comptroller, DOI, or Inspector General functions.Experience in public policy analysis, program implementation and project management.Proven capacity in project management skills, including organizing and strategic planning.Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, problem solving, work independently and within a team environment, meet deadlines, work well under pressure.Proven experience in the review, assessment and qualifying of business financials and operations to determine operational effectiveness, profitability, and strategic growth.Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at studentaid.gov / pslf .
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
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.