*This position is detailed to the Mayor's Office*

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
-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

TO APPLY
External applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #727479
Current City Employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID #727479

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To best serve the City we represent, Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

MOCS recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply.

WORK LOCATION
253 Broadway, New York, NY 10007

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Qualifications

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?