Director of Contract Management, Bureau of Division Management
About The Position
The Director of Contract Management oversees the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Mental Hygiene contracting activities for more than 650 human service contracts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Contracts and working with contract management staff, the Director oversees the administration, development, and processing of current contracts and contracts anticipated in future years. The role also oversees contract amendments, budget modifications, and the contract Passport evaluation process. The Director works with the Agency Chief Contracting Officer’s Office to ensure contracts comply with City procurement standards and meet required timelines. The position also collaborates with the Agency Chief Not for Profit Officer on contracting policies, provider communications and presentations, and contract disputes. Additional responsibilities include advising program offices, managing provider communications, supervising staff, and recommending process and system improvements to Division and Department leadership.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of full-time satisfactory professional experience acquired within the last fifteen years in a health services setting, public health, environmental health, or a mental hygiene program.
- At least 18 months of managerial experience demonstrating the ability to perform difficult and responsible managerial work, including independent decision-making concerning program management, planning, resource allocation, and scheduling and assignment of work.
- Education and/or experience equivalent to the stated qualifications may be accepted. Graduate credits in hospital administration, public health, public administration, business administration, management, or administration may substitute for non-managerial experience, up to 60 semester credits; all candidates must have at least a baccalaureate degree and 18 months of qualifying managerial experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NYC government contracting, including City procurement standards and financial and contract systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated success in staff training and development.
- Excellent analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments and priorities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, manage, and directly supervise a team of contract management staff.
- Oversee the development and processing of current Division contracts and contracts anticipated to be awarded in future years.
- Oversee contract amendment and budget modification processes.
- Oversee the contract Passport evaluation process.
- Work with the Agency Chief Contracting Officer’s Office to ensure contracts adhere to City procurement standards and are processed within prescribed timelines.
- Work with the Agency Chief Not for Profit Officer to implement contracting policies, contribute to agencywide provider communications and presentations, and resolve contract disputes.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to Division program offices on contract-related matters.
- Manage provider communications related to contract matters.
- Recommend contracting process and system improvements and development to Division and Department leadership.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared with private sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
