Compliance Officer (OM/WBE)

Compliance Officer (OM/WBE)

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. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. 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. 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 incumbent will report to the Deputy Director, Compliance and with wide latitude for independent judgment will perform the following job responsibilities, which include and are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Deputy Director to ensure agency accountability and compliance with New York City's Administrative Code 6-129.
• Conduct comprehensive legal and regulatory research to support the application of City's Administrative Code, executive orders, and related statutes.
• Draft, review, and edit official documents including memoranda, policy guidance, interagency advisories, and compliance directives.
• Research federal, state, and local laws to identify potential impacts on program operations and develop strategic recommendations for program adaptation and alignment.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing legal findings, programmatic data, and policy implications to support decision-making and inform stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of legislative proposals, rulemakings, and amendments to enhance program enforcement and effectiveness.
• Track administrative decisions and emerging compliance risks to proactively address vulnerabilities in agency and contractor operations.
• Develop training materials and deliver presentations to agency partners and stakeholders regarding regulatory obligations and best practices related to M/WBE compliance.
• Assist in executing agency reviews, audits, onsite monitoring and programmatic assessment.
• Performing special projects, generating ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.

Preferred skills include:

• J.D. and admission to practice law in New York State
• Three years' experience in compliance, regulatory, or investigative capacity
• Relevant experience with external and intergovernmental affairs, public policy analysis and/or the local, state and federal regulatory framework for M/WBEs or civil rights
• Familiarity with NYC Administrative Code 6-129, Procurement Policy Board Rules, and Local, State, and Federal diversity and inclusion programs
• Strong communication and writing skills including the ability to target and adapt messages to specific constituencies
• Ability to build partnerships with senior staff, managers, supervisors, and employees, and operate as a trusted advisor
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

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.