Senior Compliance Specialist

A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered. The Department of Empowerment, Compliance and Opportunities(DECO) is responsible for monitoring the procurement activity of the integrated housing agencies which includes six Public Authorities and one Executive Agency. The primary goal is to ensure economic opportunities within the HCR structure for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) and Service disabled & Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) statewide, which includes engagement, technical assistance, strategic planning, compliance monitoring and reporting. With the Governor's mandate of 30% MWBE participation and a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation, the impact is great. Job Summary As a Senior Compliance Specialist would ensure MWBE participation on construction projects statewide financed through HCR's programs statewide. Specific responsibilities would include: 30 Providing technical training and assistance to the project development teams30 Working with the program staff from HCR's construction finance teams 30 Providing quarterly reporting 30 Providing technical assistance to the MWBE/SDVOB community 30 Encouraging MWBE/SDVOB certification 30 Lead a team of Compliance Specialist and coach peers30 Attending industry related conferences and events 30 Represent HCR in statewide MWBE and SDVOB forums30 Analyze construction expenditure and MWBE/SDVOB utilization data to identify trends, discrepancies, potential risk and opportunities for improvement30 Monitor and report expenditures on projects financed by HCR programs 30 Proactively identify gaps in reporting and recommend solutions to improve accuracy and accountability30 Creating and maintaining data analysis 30 Evaluating and advising on the organization, methods, and procedures for providing administrative support systems such as records, communications, directives, forms, files, and documentation30 Throughout construction life cycle, attend and lead meetings with General Contractor, legal, finance/accounting and project management to ensure compliance. 30 Compile quarterly portfolio progress summaries with a team of Compliance Specialists30 Create strategic plan to bring deficient projects into compliance 30 Review and compile good faith efforts performed by external stakeholders30 Assist in responding to audits, requests, and inquiries by supervising regulatory agencies 30 Develop and maintain trusting relationships with employees on worksites30 Some travel within New York State This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. Qualifications: 30 Bachelor's degree preferred with equivalent work experience.30 Proficient in use of various computer software30 Excellent written/communication skills30 Data analysis; experience in monitoring compliance with governmental housing regulations30 Knowledge of housing development process. Who you are: 30 Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.30 Excellent oral and written communications skills30 Public speaking experience30 Experience overseeing data quality assurance, compliance, or related data and reporting.30 Strong skills in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.30 Experience supporting or leading data system implementation and working with software developers.30 Knowledge of New York State MWBE and SDVOB reporting and goal-setting processes preferred.30 Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain data clearly to leadership.30 Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. What we offer at NYSHCR: 30 Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees' Retirement System.30 Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals30 Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays30 Opportunity for compressed scheduling30 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave30 Paid Family Leave30 Opportunity for compressed/flextime scheduling30 As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer. Additional SONYMA/HFA/AHC Benefits: 30 Cash in for Wellness! This program provides you with the option of buying or renewing a health club membership of your choice or enrolling in a weight loss and or smoking cessation program, using your sick leave accruals.30 Tuition reimbursement program - for job related and non-job related courses30 Vacation Leave Buy-Back program - Subject to approval, every year eligible employees may exchange previously earned and accrued vacation time in return for cash compensation (at employee's daily rate of pay at time of exchange)30 Access to Plum Benefits - savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway shows and more!30 Optical reimbursement program - Employees are eligible for optical, hearing aid, and podiatric expenses not otherwise covered by insurance, with a maximum aggregate amount of $650 per year, per family. Unused yearly balances may be carried over to the next year for a maximum of $1300 This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.