Compliance Officer (OM/WBE)

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is detailed to the Mayor's Office The Agency You’ll Join The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our careers page. The Team You’ll Work With The Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM/WBE) was created to address income inequality across the city and to address the disparity in City contracts awarded to certain ethnic and gender groups. OM/WBE is responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination, and accountability for the City’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). It serves as a one-stop shop for M/WBEs interested in doing business with the city and its agencies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.