Contract Officer | Contract Administration LOOKING FOR Contract Officer | Contract Administration JOB AT Manhattan

TASK FORCE: Counsel’s Office

UNIT: Contract Administration

JOB TITLE: One (1) Analyst / Senior Analyst / Supervising Analyst: Contract Officer for OMB

CONTROL CODE: COU-23-01

SUMMARY:

The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government’s chief financial agency. OMB’s staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s budget, which funds the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies.

The General Counsel’s Office for the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) is seeking a Contract Officer to join its procurement unit, who oversee all contracting and procurement matters for OMB as well as for affiliated Bond-issuing finance entities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Contract Officer works under the Agency Chief Contracting Officer’s (”ACCO”) supervision. Duties of this position encompass the following for OMB and affiliated bond issuing public authorities and local development corporations:

• Providing support to the ACCO on all aspects of Agency contracting, including tracking of contract expirations to ensure timely establishment of new contracts, contract renewals and amendments;
• Assisting the ACCO with general Agency contracting tasks as needed, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat software as well as OMB and City specific procurement software;
• Drafting solicitations and contracts for agency procurements;
• Tracking all steps of procurement in accordance with the Procurement Policy Board Rules as well as the City’s Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (“M/WBE”) requirements;
• Reporting to oversight agencies in accordance with various local laws;
• Assisting Counsel’s Office as needed.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology quickly.
• Strong attention to detail, as well as superb organizational and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with staff, City officials, government agencies, contractors/vendors, and others with utmost professionalism.
• Strong written and spoken communications skills.
• Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Self-starter able to generate and complete projects on time independently or with limited supervision.

REQUIREMENTS:

Analyst ($65,604+): Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Law/Public Policy-related field with a minimum of two years of full-time experience in a professional office environment; or awarded Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Law/Public Policy, or a related field.

Senior Analyst ($73,806+): Bachelor’s degree Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Law/Public Policy-related field with a minimum of two years of full-time experience in a professional office environment that deals with procurement, legal, or a related field; or a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Law/Public Policy, or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

Supervising Analyst ($83,399): Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of full-time experience in a professional office environment that deals with procurement, legal, or a related field, or an awarded Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Law/Public Policy, or a related field, and two years of relevant experience.

For City employees, please go to Employee Self Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities > Careers, and search for the Job ID # indicated above.

For all other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for the Job ID # indicated above.

THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE INCLUSIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS 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.

You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW; ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

This is a full time in-person position at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street

255 Greenwich Street

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.