Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer of Procurement Operations

City of New York•New York, NY

14d•$68,213 - $187,716

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hiring a Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer of Procurement Operations within its Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO). The ACCO manages agency procurement and payment activity in accordance with applicable city and state laws and regulations and supports DEP bureaus with capital construction, professional services, maintenance and repair, supplies, and standard services. The ACCO processes contracts and payment transactions and manages compliance with vendor performance evaluations, MWBE participation goals, prevailing wage, labor laws, and vendor management. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner/Agency Chief Contracting Officer, the selected candidate will oversee procurement operations, process improvement, reporting, and cross-unit coordination. The role includes standardizing procurement templates and procedures, improving procurement cycle times, developing staff training resources, monitoring procurement data and metrics, coordinating policies with budget and fiscal staff, and working with operating bureaus on contract performance and workload priorities. The Deputy will also oversee required reporting to MOCS and other oversight agencies, maintain audit-ready records, respond to oversight inquiries, and refine reporting procedures. The position leads executive-level projects involving DEP bureaus and city, state, and federal agencies, communicates developments and policies to senior management and ACCO staff, and assists agency partners with procurement-related matters.

Requirements

Strong managerial background in NYC procurement.
Extensive experience and thorough knowledge of Procurement Policy Board rules, the City Charter, and NYC Comptroller Directives.
Experience using data to drive unit performance.

Responsibilities

Oversee the standardization and consolidation of procurement templates and procedures for solicitation documents, consultant contracts, Design-Build, and related procurement activities.
Support strategies to improve procurement processes and cycle times for construction and professional services contracts.
Work with the ACCO to develop computer-based training modules and an online resource library for DEP procurement staff.
Lead and coordinate process changes across ACCO units and ensure organizational groups work effectively together.
Oversee implementation of programs, projects, and policies, adjusting plans and resources as needed to meet goals.
Monitor activities across work units, identify issues, and take corrective actions such as rescheduling work or reallocating resources.
Foster a productive environment that values staff, uses their strengths, and supports strong performance.
Oversee collection and presentation of procurement data and metrics; work with ACCO and the Director of IT to design and maintain reports tracking cycle-time performance, capital commitments, and other requested areas.
Work with budget and fiscal staff to develop workflows and strategies for procurement policy development and implementation.
Liaise with operating bureaus on contract performance and tracking, workload prioritization, and continuous process improvement.
Attend ACCO and procurement leadership meetings and update senior management and colleagues on procurement developments and policies.
Manage the preparation, review, and submission of turnaround reporting documents required by MOCS and other oversight agencies.
Ensure oversight reports are accurate, complete, compliant with standards, and submitted by deadlines; coordinate supporting documentation and maintain organized, audit-ready records.
Serve as the primary contact for inquiries from oversight bodies and improve reporting procedures to support efficiency, compliance, and transparency.
Oversee executive-level projects requiring collaboration with DEP bureaus and city, state, or federal agencies.
Disseminate information and communicate on behalf of the ACCO, share vital information with ACCO staff, and assist agency partners such as the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice with procurement matters.