Deputy Director, Compliance (OM / WBE)

Deputy Director, Compliance (OM / WBE)

The Agency You'll Join : 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. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. 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 Team You'll Work With : The Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM / WBE) was created to address historic disparities in City contracting. OM / WBE is responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination and accountability for the City of New York's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M / WBE) program. It serves as a one-stop shop for M / WBEs interested in doing business with the City and its respective agencies.

The Problems You'll Solve : With wide latitude for independent judgment, will perform the following job responsibilities, which include and are not limited to :

• Develops systems, processes and procedures to determine risk and deficiencies in M / WBE programs and initiatives.
• Conducts policy analysis to ensure office and agency initiatives comply with local, state and federal requirements.
• Oversee and conduct audits, site visits and programmatic reviews and assessments.
• Ensures program and regulatory compliance, aligned with City rules and accountability standards.
• Supports compliance and legal aspects of strategic initiatives and the Centralized Construction Mentor Program, including budget execution and compliance oversight.
• Supports the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that minority and small business firms are afforded opportunities in strategic initiatives, including the Centralized Construction Mentor Program.
• Periodically monitors construction projects allocated to the Centralized Construction Mentor Program, to ensure compliance with labor law requirements and guidelines, consulting with operating agencies and consultants to escalate and resolve any issues.
• Coordinates the development of alternate procurement processes and evaluates their implementation.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

About You PREFERRED SKILLS :

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.

WORK LOCATION 253 Broadway, New York, NY 10007