Contract Manager - Discretionary Programs

Contract Manager - Discretionary Programs

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is a vibrant, client-centered agency whose mission is to serve New York's small businesses, jobseekers and commercial districts. SBS makes it easier for companies in New York City to start, operate, and expand by providing direct assistance to business owners, supporting commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, preparing New Yorkers for jobs, and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce. SBS continues to reach for higher professional standards through innovative systems, new approaches to government, and a strong focus on its employees.

Contract Manager - Discretionary Programs will monitor compliance of community partners tasked to advance the Discretionary program objectives. The Contract Manager shall act as the SBS liaison with community partners to develop and monitor contract requirements. The Contract Manager shall also undertake related special projects and other duties as assigned or initiated. The Contract Manager - Discretionary Programs is expected to monitor compliance of community partners with program objectives. In addition, the Contract Manager will act as SBS liaison and outline contract requirements. Responsibilities will include but not limited to :

• Initiate and manage the end-to-end contract management process for contracts within the portfolio as described above. Process steps include scope development, registration, monthly review and payment on requisitions, close outs, etc.
• Ensure timely registration of all contracts.
• Ensure timely communication and coordination of events and training requiring SBS staff representation.
• Maintain frequent communication with community partners to monitor performance and provide timely resolution of issues.
• Identify and escalate red flags issues that negatively impacts the timely registration of contracts.
• Maintain files on all contracts and correspondence.
• Develop appropriate scope(s) of work and metrics for contracts in coordination with Program team and SBS Legal.
• Review and enter contract budgets, and modifications via PASSPort.
• Assist in compiling progress reports for senior staff.
• Conduct virtual or on-site visits to review vendor performance and compliance.

Contract Evaluation :

All Applicants : Go to www.nyc.gov / jobs search for Job ID : #752696 Current SBS Employees : Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line : Contract Manager Discretionary Programs and send to careers@sbs.nyc.gov Note : We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you are unable to apply via NYC Jobs, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line : Contract Manager Discretionary Programs If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to :

NYC Department of Small Business Services Human Resources Unit 1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor New York, New York 10006

This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, in accordance with the Remote Work Pilot Program established between the City and DC37; however, note that per this program, employees may be required to report to the workplace in person if operational needs warrant.

Qualifications :

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.

Salary Min : $ 56,607.00 Salary Max : $ 70,000.00