Deputy Director for Risk Management and Accountability

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. DYCD is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Deputy Director for Risk Management and Accountability within the Office of Risk Management and Accountability. Under the direction of the Senior Director for Risk Management and Accountability, the Deputy Director will serve as a key strategic partner in the development, implementation and monitoring of relevant data tools, risk management frameworks, accountability systems and compliance initiatives. The Deputy Director will help ensure that agency programs and providers operate with integrity, transparency and efficiency while maintaining full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and performance standards. The Deputy Director will provide support to the Senior Director and Assistant Commissioner of Risk Management and Accountability by performing the following tasks:

Requirements

Mastery of the DYCDConnect data system, specifically functionality related to contract monitoring, incident reporting, and other key metrics.
Development and maintenance of internal reports and dashboards related to risk management and accountability, including trends in internal system use and indicator results.
Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from internal data systems, audit reports, evaluations of programs, and DYCD staff feedback to design and plan risk management frameworks, accountability systems and compliance initiatives.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above.
Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

Responsibilities

Manage processes to ensure that EMS evaluations are performed and sent to CBOs as intended across DYCD program areas
Manage the tracking, timely resolution and close out of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Strategic Action Plans (SAPs) in DYCDConnect
Support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of processes and procedures across DYCD to mitigate risk
Work closely with the DYCD audit unit to implement best practices both internally for DYCD units/staff and DYCD contractors.
Support the team with special reviews and investigations in response to emerging issues as needed
Support professional development efforts to foster consistency and incorporate emerging best practices, learning, and innovation related to risk management across DYCD program areas.
Work closely with DYCD’s Capacity Building team to inform and implement CBO capacity building needs with respect to risk management.
Develop and facilitate training as well as policy and procedures to strengthen DYCD’s oversight of contracted providers.
Support the unit in building strong partnerships with internal divisions, external oversights and vendors to advance shared accountability goals.
Other duties as assigned by executive management.