Executive Director

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINNISTRATIVE CONTRACT SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR HAVE PASSED THE OPEN ADMINNISTRATIVE CONTRACT SPECIALIST Exam (#5001) WITH A SCORE OF 100 AND BE IMMEDIATELY REACHABLE. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. The Human Resources Administration/Customized Assistance Services (HRA/CAS) is responsible for program evaluation and reporting from various systems maintained by the Department and providing strategic direction in the development and monitoring of service utilization activities. CAS evaluation, analysis and reporting provide analysis of data to inform high-level decision-making across DSS-HRA-DHS. For supportive housing, the data evaluation and reporting are used to inform multiple city agencies as part of the NYC 15/15 initiative, including research efforts on data provided by data systems. The Office of Contracts, Finance & Management Planning is responsible for the development, procurement and management of CAS's contracts and grants and overseeing CAS's budget, fiscal and management planning program monitoring, and analysis activities. It assures that CAS human service contracts provide high quality clinical and support services that are closely integrated with other HRA program areas. Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Customized Assistance Services (CAS), with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Director of the Office of Contracts, Finance and Management Planning is responsible for the development, procurement and management of CAS' contracts, and overseeing CAS's budget, fiscal, and management planning and program monitoring and analysis activities. CAS has a portfolio of fourteen (14) human services contracts with an aggregate annual value of approximately $90 million. The Director, through monitoring activities, indirectly supervises the 750 staff funded through CAS contracts. These contracts are primarily for clinical programs that help individuals and families served by HRA to maximize their level of functioning through assisting clients in obtaining federal disability benefits or employment by providing assessment, case management, wellness planning, rehabilitation services, job placement and retention services, and application assistance with the federal disability application and appeals processes as appropriate. Customized Assistance Services (CAS) is recruiting one (1) Administrative Contract Specialist M-III to function as the Executive Director, Office of Contracts, Finance and Management Planning, who will: Direct CAS contracting activities including developing scopes of services in conjunction with clinical and operational areas, drafting RFPs and bid specifications, managing solicitations, contract negotiations, processing contracts, and evaluating contractor performance. Direct the performance of budget and fiscal activities including: the preparation of new budget requests, formulation of programs and operational processes to increase productivity, the review of contractual budgets and requests for contract adjustments and reviewing and authorizing contractual payments. Direct the performance of management planning, coordination and programmatic analysis activities including the preparation of reports analyzing program effectiveness and the coordination and response to audits, FOIL requests and other requests for information by internal and external agencies. Serve as CAS’s point-of-contact with administrative offices within HRA (including Contracts, Finance, and Legal Affairs) and external to HRA (e.g. Mayor’s Office of Contract Services) to ensure the fulfillment of CAS’ mission. Formulate policies and performs special high-level projects assigned by the Deputy Commissioner for Customized Assistance Services. Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-17:00pm (Flexible) ADMIN CONTRACT SPECIALIST (PYR - 10095 Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full‑time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, business or public administration, contract community relations, or related fields; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel performing work in program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, business or public administration; or A four year high school diploma, or its equivalent, and six years of full‑time, professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel as described above; or A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as cited above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial or executive experience or experience supervising professional personnel as described above. Preferred Skills Advanced proficiency and knowledge of various systems such as PassPort, Financial Management System (FMS), Microsoft Office applications. Experience working with internal and external partners including contracted providers. Proficiency with the RFX and procurement process for the City of New York. Experience with fiscal-related activities and contract management. Ability to assess impact of policies and procedures and plan proactively to ensure systems can efficiently support initiatives. Strong communication skills and staff training. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr