ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Assistant Deputy Commissioner Of Project Management

Special Services provides administrative oversight to social service programs directly operated or contracted programs with the Human Resources Administration. Special Services provides an array of services to New York City's vulnerable population. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Project Management will work on Special Services Program issues, as well as the development and amendment of multiyear plans and improvement strategies for the programs outlined above that comprise Special Services. Under executive direction of the Chief Special Services Officer, with wide latitude for independent initiative and decision-making, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Project Management provides strategic direction to the Chief Special Services Officer and Executive Staff with respect to managing, directing and coordinating new initiatives; programs' areas and agency wide projects which includes but not limited to contracting, finance and compliance operations, budget modifications for grant and contractual funding and provides recommendations to programs based on budget reviews.

The HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) – Special Services is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Staff Analyst, M-IV to function as an Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Project Management, who will:

• Participate in the formulation, development, and implementation of program policies and procedures as it relates to the improvement of administrative efficiency of the Special Services Programs.
• Serve as a special advisor and strategic project manager with authority for making recommendations on strategic direction, on administrative functions and implementation of critical and new interagency initiatives aimed at improving the service delivery to the Special Services targeted populations.
• Work with the Chief Special Services Officer in the planning, execution and monitoring of projects aimed at improving program operations, integrity, and compliance of Special Services Programs and alignment with Agency and city-wide plans; directs subordinate staff that helps in policy formulation, recommendations, offering expertise on matters affecting housing and community programs within Special Services.
• Collaborate with DSS-HRA-DHS on initiatives such as housing development initiatives, creating, developing, and strengthening new and existing partnerships to support programmatic needs. Serves as senior level liaison to internal (DSS-HRA-DHS) and external stakeholders such as oversight agencies at the city, state, and federal levels.
• Oversee the preparation of budget proposals submitted by Special Services programs for approval; reviews budget and budget modifications for grant and contractual funding before submission to the Finance office and/or other stakeholders. Provides reports on finance, accountability/compliance, and contracting to the Chief Special Services Officer and the senior stakeholders. Makes recommendations based on these reports, including provision of additional funding, or defunding of existing programs/contracts/staff.
• Coordinate with the Agency Contracting Office (ACCO) on solicitations, new awards, renewals, extensions, and modifications of contracts submitted by Special Services programs. Coordinates with the Finance Office to ensure availability of funds and liaises with ACCO's Office for proper funding encumbrance actions for accurate payments to vendors.
• Develop and execute executive-level presentations and briefing reports on contract management, finance, and compliance.
• Represent the Chief Special Services Officer, as necessary or directed, at internal and external meetings and events.
• Perform other duties and functions as directed.

Hours/Schedule: 9:00a- 5:00p ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST - 10026