Contract Specialist

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.


Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the
Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking to hire an contract Specialist
who will be responsible for:

- Processing procurements for services, goods and construction in an accurate and timely manner
using the appropriate procurement methods ensuring the procurements are in compliance with the
rules associated to the funding stream in order to meet DYCD's goals and objectives.

- Overseeing the evaluation process for DYCD procurements, including but not limited to conducting
committee meetings and evaluator trainings.

- Drafting solicitation specifications in a clear and concise manner

- Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and or services are being procured

- Maintain and update procurement status reports and databases

- Processing contracts to registration in a timely manner which would include the responsibility
determination process.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and six months of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
3. Education and or experience equivalent to “1" or “2" above.

The 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.