DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9.The HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) is the most comprehensive program of its kind in the country, helping New Yorkers living with HIV or AIDS live healthier and more independent lives. We assist with an individualized service plan that targets the support and necessary benefits that are specific to a client's medical situation that will enhance his or her well-being.HASA provides intensive case management, rental assistance, emergency and non-emergency housing, and assistance with applying for public benefits and services including Medicaid, food stamps, and cash assistance. HASA also provides vocational services that prepare clients for work. With counselors to help identify barriers to employment, clients can select vocational goals and receive support. Other HASA's services include home care and homemaking services, mental health and substance abuse screening and treatment referrals, transportation assistance, referrals to community-based organizations, and SSI or SSD application and appeal.Position OverviewThe HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) is recruiting for one (1) Admin Staff Analyst NMI to function as Director of Contract Management, who will:Be responsible for supervising the daily activities of staff engaged in managing active contracts of vendors, service providers, and transitional housing facilities that provide services to HASA consumers.Coordinate with various units at HASA and DSS, including Fiscal, Quality Assurance and Accountability, to implement amendments in contractor assignments as required by the results of Requests for Proposals, ensuring the smooth start-up of new contractors and the orderly phase-out of prior contractors. Implement reassignment of cases to ensure continuity of services to clients.Liaise with the Quality Assurance unit that oversees regularly scheduled field visits to vendors, service providers, and transitional housing facilities to determine programmatic contract compliance using specific contract indicators to determine the Local Law #94 rating.Assist in the development of training techniques to strategically focus on staff and contractor weaknesses so that staff from either component can attain and develop the required knowledge and skills for processing contractual amendments.Provide technical assistance to vendor agencies and service providers regarding HASA policies and procedures, complaint resolution, and the development of corrective action plans to eradicate deficiencies.Compose and prepare contract agencies performance evaluation and site audit results to be presented to the Contract Services Director for submission to the Mayor's Office of Contracts.Sign off on service delivery analysis reports that encompass the service providers' efficiency of services, the timeliness of service delivery to consumers, and field visit reports on locations which have received deficiency complaints.Intercede on contractual conflicts where unresolved issues inhibit the processing of Exit Conference Reports, and/or on discrepancies in corrective action follow-up reports under the appeal of contractor/vendor.Review vendor appeals to determine if the submitted evidence substantiates the proposed determination.Make recommendations and/or instituting revisions on proposed determinations.Correct Salary Range: $95,051- $101,094.00Hours/Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00a- 5:00pMinimum Qualifications1. 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; or2. 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.Preferred SkillsExtensive knowledge of procurement and contract management, including familiarity with local, state, and federal requirements for nonprofits.Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use PASSPort.Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Ability to effectively represent the agency at external meetings, conferences, key public events, and forums.Flexible team player with initiative and proven ability to meet deadlines.55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of the interview.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-12