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The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient, and cost-effective.

The Assistant Director is responsible for direct oversight of Finance unit staff and stewardship of MOCS financial resources to support MOCS operations. Situated within the Finance Division, the position coordinates with the Human Resources unit in the PAR approval process and the management of consultants and temporary staff. The Assistant Director works with internal executive staff and senior level staff at the Office of Management Budget, Office of the Comptroller and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services in furtherance of the offices interests and implementing the MOCS Directors goals.

Preferred Skills: Prior experience in budget/financial management. Working knowledge of the City's Financial Management System {FMS).Strong analytical, interpersonal communications and problem-solving skills are a plus. Successful candidate should be detail oriented and self-motivated. Proficiency in Excel a plus. Proven record of managerial and/or executive level success with relevant, progressively responsible experience. Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement administrative programs and to evaluate their effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the office to meet organizational goals. Demonstrated ability to analyze and recommend policies and procedures with strategic foresight. Demonstrated ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage human, financial, and information resources. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of contracts and procurement; property management, organizational and functional analysis. Ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the offices goals and mission. Thorough knowledge of the organizational structure of City government including functions and interrelationships of operating agencies, elected officials and administration.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: 1. Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree; or 2. Graduation from an accredited community college plus two years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities; or 3. Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus four years of experience as described in 2 above; or 4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

To Apply and see full job posting, please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs and search for Job ID#: 696820