M/WBE Outreach & Compliance Analyst

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Diversity, and Industry Relations (ODIR) seeks a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Outreach and Compliance Analyst. ODIR develops and implements innovative solutions that promote economic development and contracting opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Enterprises(M/WBEs). Additionally, ODIR is charged with monitoring agency contracts for compliance with New York City Local Law I (LLI) and Local Law 129 (LLI29). The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in establishing a sustainable strategy that will increase M/WBE utilization and foster agency relationship with the M/WBE community, serving as a single point of contact for interaction with all stakeholders; acting as a liaison between the agency and M/WBE firms; identifying obstacles to M/WBE contracting. The M/WBE Outreach and Compliance Analyst will coordinate and attend networking and outreach events; maintain diverse supplier databases and relevant contract data elements; work closely with Department of Small Business Services to advance M/WBE procurement policies; develop outreach programs designed to attract M/WBE contractors and subcontractors to projects; and facilitate meetings with vendors and construction managers to discuss and identify vendor opportunities. In addition, the candidate will set M/WBE utilization goals during the early stages of procurement, on a contract-by-contract basis, by taking into consideration the project scope and the availability certified M/WBEs capable of performing the work; be responsible for monitoring contracts for compliance with the goals throughout the life of the contract at 25%, 50% and 75% project completion. Review and approve all Requests for Approval of Subcontractors (RFAS), as well as vendor requests for contract modification. Assist with special projects and additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with at least one year of experience as described.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with New York City Local Law 1 and Rules of the Procurement Policy Board.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client service ethic and keen interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing a sustainable strategy to increase M/WBE utilization.
• Act as a liaison between the agency and M/WBE firms.
• Identify obstacles to M/WBE contracting.
• Coordinate and attend networking and outreach events.
• Maintain diverse supplier databases and relevant contract data elements.
• Work closely with Department of Small Business Services to advance M/WBE procurement policies.
• Develop outreach programs to attract M/WBE contractors and subcontractors.
• Facilitate meetings with vendors and construction managers to discuss vendor opportunities.
• Set M/WBE utilization goals during the early stages of procurement.
• Monitor contracts for compliance with M/WBE goals throughout the contract life.
• Review and approve all Requests for Approval of Subcontractors (RFAS).
• Assist with special projects and additional tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• New York City residency requirement within 90 days of appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees