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New York City, NY, United States
Assistant Director Contracting Services
Attorney
Company Review
8-8 yrs required
Contract, Full-time
No
Job Description: Assistant Director Contracting Services Job ID: 2857 Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development Location: New York, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Contracting Services Date Posted: Jul 28, 2023 Salary Range: $104,023 to $136,530 Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Overview The Assistant Director of Contracting Services will have some authority for the decision-making, staffing, and budget for their functional area of responsibility, subject to approval regarding the most significant business and policy issues by departmental management and/or Senior Management within MTA Construction & Development's Contracts department. This position has decision-making authority over its functional area of responsibility within well-defined, diversified procedures and precedents. It also has the latitude to consider developing plans, priorities, and processes to achieve objectives. The Assistant Director of Contracting Services supports senior officers within the Contracts Department by executing core procurement tasks and activities for a designated business unit within the Contracts Department. Responsibilities • Provide status updates on the relevant tasks and activities to senior management as required. • Drafts, edits, and/or otherwise contributes to reports generated for MTA agency executives and senior staff. • Tracks procurements and awards against approved timelines to support the needs and time requirements of the MTA Capital Program. • Draft, edit, and/or review documents and board packages to award agency contracts and modifications. • Supports with research, enhancing, and standardizing of various reports. • Prepares procurement packages for submission to the MTA Board for approval. • Assists in developing an outreach program to attract other firms to participate in MTA’s Capital Program. • Interacts with technical, legal, and risk management professionals to protect the Authority's interests while considering marketplace input. • May serve as Acting or Designee for the Assistant Vice President, Contracting Services, in their absence. • Recommends the best-contracting strategy for complex projects, managing the procurement process, and helping to realize the full benefits of those contracts post-award. • Supports vendor award process to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Law, Government Contracting, or related field. • Masters or Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred. • Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience. • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a management or supervisory role. • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Competencies • Substantial experience working in and with public sector procurement management principals, government project administration, and procurement processes. • Familiarity and experience with relevant local, state, and federal laws, including federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations. • Proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker who can align business goals with solutions and drive process improvements. • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively and effectively with stakeholders, executive management, board members, elected officials, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to ensure favorable results for the agency. • Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills. • Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management software. Job Description: Assistant Director Contracting Services Job ID: 2857 Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development Location: New York, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Contracting Services Date Posted: Jul 28, 2023 Salary Range: $104,023 to $136,530 Deadline: Open Until Filled Overview The Assistant Director of Contracting Services at MTA Construction & Development's Contracts department has some authority for the decision-making, staffing, and budget for their functional area of responsibility, subject to approval regarding the most significant business and policy issues by departmental management and/or Senior Management. This position has decision-making authority over its functional area of responsibility within well-defined, diversified procedures and precedents. It also has the latitude to consider developing plans, priorities, and processes to achieve objectives. The Assistant Director of Contracting Services supports senior officers within the Contracts Department by executing core procurement tasks and activities for a designated business unit within the Contracts Department. Responsibilities • Provide status updates on the relevant tasks and activities to senior management as required. • Drafts, edits, and/or otherwise contributes to reports generated for MTA agency executives and senior staff. • Tracks procurements and awards against approved timelines to support the needs and time requirements of the MTA Capital Program. • Draft, edit, and/or review documents
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Law, Government Contracting, or related field. Masters or Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred.
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Legal
USD 104023 to 136530 Annually
Mar 28, 2024
Jul 11, 2024
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