Director of Data and Systems, Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of data systems and tools that support procurement operations, reporting, and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, systems coordination, and a deep understanding of public sector procurement processes.

Requirements

• 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 the above.
• At least two years of experience in research in the appropriate field of specialization.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working (at least 2 years) in any of the fields described above including writing queries in SQL.
• Previous experience (at least 2 years) developing and testing software/platforms or systems.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Excellent, clear and succinct communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience juggling multiple priorities to meet hard deadlines; and exercising independent judgment and working both alone and with a collaboration of colleagues within the Department.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection, organization, and analysis of procurement data to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance.
• Ensure data systems and processes align with citywide procurement policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct research and data analysis on the NYC Health Department’s contracting and procurement processes. Prepare reports, interpret findings, and create data visualizations using appropriate tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the agency's internal Purchasing and ConTrak Management Systems by providing technical assistance, explaining business logic, delivering user training, and developing long-term solutions for evolving business needs.
• Provide user support for the agency's internal Purchasing and ConTrak systems and address procurement-related inquiries through the ACCO Help Desk.
• Maintain and update the ACCO SharePoint site on the NYC Health Department’s Intranet and coordinate with internal teams to manage procurement-related content on the public-facing Health Department website.
• Train and support NYC Health Department contracting and procurement staff on citywide procurement systems, including PASSPort, FMS, Direct Order, and other relevant platforms.
• Supervise and mentor one data and systems specialist.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement system upgrades, resolve issues, and ensure seamless integration with other agency systems.
• Assist with onboarding activities for new ACCO staff members related to systems use.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including NYC Health Department IT teams, Finance bureau IT liaisons, and the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), to coordinate systems and streamline procurement processes.
• Perform special projects and related work as required.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director