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

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

15h • 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. The Finance Division at the NYC Health Department has central responsibility and authority for all the finance, contracting, procurement, payroll, and revenue functions of the agency. Finance helps to ensure that programs and operations have the information, analysis, funding, and capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet the NYC Health Department’s public health and racial equity objectives. Finance is organized into five bureaus, each led by an Assistant Commissioner: Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer; Bureau of Budget; Bureau of the Controller; Bureau of Finance Administration and Planning; and Bureau of Revenue.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

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.
• Job Security

What This Job Offers

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