Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration

Company Description

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: Primary: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

The Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration serves as a senior executive leader and strategic advisor to the Commissioner, overseeing the agency's core administrative and operational functions, including financial operations, budget, procurement, contracting, M/WBE, human resources, and related support services.


The EDC of Administration provides executive leadership for an agency of approximately of 1,200 employees, an annual operating budget of $179 million, and a capital construction portfolio exceeding $33 billion. Working in close partnership with the Commissioner and the executive leadership team, the EDC of Administration plays a critical role in advancing agency priorities, strengthening operational performance, and ensuring effective stewardship of public resources.


The EDC of Administration serves as the agency's lead representative on financial, budgetary, staffing, and operational matters with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), City Hall, and other city and state partners.


Key responsibilities include:


-Overseeing agency-wide financial operations including budget planning, fiscal management, and other administrative functions.
-Directing development and implementation of Financial Plan initiatives, including savings programs, new needs requests, and long-term fiscal strategies.
-Providing executive oversight of procurement planning and implementation in partnership with the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO), including management of procurement schedules and Commissioner-priority initiatives.
-Monitoring agency performance metrics and driving operational improvements through data-informed decision-making and strategic analysis.
-Coordinating with internal divisions to ensure alignment of funding, staffing, and operational priorities.
-Ensuring timely advancement of capital project delivery milestones and facilitating resolution of contract, payment, change order, and related operational issues.
-Leading human resources strategy and operations, including oversight of hiring and promotion actions, workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
-Supporting cross-functional coordination and fostering collaboration across agency divisions to advance strategic priorities and operational excellence.


Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at:

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR POLICY - 95095

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, and 4 years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative, or executive capacity or supervising personnel, or activities related to the duties of the position; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory experience as stated in "1" above.

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.