Associate Director, M/WBE Technology & Non-Competitive Procurements, DCP

Position Type: Administrative and Central Office Office Title/Functional Title: Associate Director, M/WBE Technology & Non-Competitive Procurements, DCP - 27274 Civil Service Title: Procurement Analyst Level: L3 Division/Office: Division of Contracts and Purchasing Borough: Brooklyn Posting End Date: 11/11/2026 This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. If you do not already have permanent NYC civil service status as Procurement Analyst , you will have to file to take the civil service exam for this title when offered by Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Information regarding NYC civil service exams can be found on the DCAS website. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program. Description: Position Summary: New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest school system in the nation, with nearly 1 million students, 135,000 employees, including more than 75,000+ teachers and an annual budget of $44B. The Division of Contracts and Purchasing (DCP) is responsible for shepherding, managing, and registering all contracts, as well as for maintaining oversight of non-contracted spending. DCP is governed by the Procurement Policies & Procedures (PPP). Under the direction of the Director, IT Procurements, with wide latitude for independent action and decision-making, the Associate Director, M/WBE Technology and Non-Competitive Procurements manages a team within the Technology Procurement Unit. The Associate Director oversees the procurement of technology goods and services with a focus on M/WBE participation and non-competitive procurement methods, including sole source, negotiated acquisition, cooperative agreements, and other authorized procurement vehicles. The incumbent manages the team responsible for these procurements, ensures compliance with all applicable procurement rules and policies, and serves as a resource to management, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders on procurement strategy, M/WBE utilization, and regulatory requirements. The Associate Director reviews recommendations for contract awards and modifications for procedural accuracy and compliance and oversees the work of direct reports to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and adherence to established guidelines. Performs related work. Reports to: Director, IT Procurement Direct Reports: Community Coordinators, Procurement Analysts and Procurement Consultants Key Relationships : All levels of DCP staff, including the Chief and Deputy Chief Procurement Officers; New York City Public Schools’s (NYCPS) Office of General Counsel and Office of Supplier Diversity; New York City Comptroller’s Office, New York City Law Department, New York City Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, New York State Office of General Services (OGS), various NYCPS Central Offices and Division of Instructional & Information Technology (DIIT), vendors, and others as assigned. Responsibilities Procurement Operations Leads the coordination, planning, and execution of procurement activities, including sole source, negotiated services, cooperative purchasing, and M/WBE focused procurements, while ensuring compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Manages and directs the full procurement lifecycle for M/WBE focused and non-competitive technology procurements, ensuring timely execution from initiation through contract registration. Provides strategic guidance to program offices on procurement approaches for technology goods and services, including M/WBE participation opportunities and non-competitive procurement methods. Develops procurement forecasts and implementation plans that align procurement timelines and strategies with agency p…

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