The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient and cost-effective.

MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools, increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings, and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform, resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.

Under the direction of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the Associate General Counsel is responsible for the following:

- Provide legal advice and analysis on a broad range of procurement-related matters, including system design and implementation protocols for the citywide online procurement portal PASSPort;
- Provide legal advice on matters impacting procurement risk management, including vendor enrollment, integrity information and disclosures, performance evaluations, and public access;
- Interview vendors and in consultation with the Law Department and the Department of Investigation, negotiate and draft terms of agreements with vendors to resolve integrity concerns, including corrective action plans;
- Drafting standard contract and solicitation language, directives, and guidance materials for agencies to implement legislative and policy initiatives;
- Monitoring and advising on legislative and policy issues at city, state, and federal levels
- Researching and drafting testimony, regulations and policy memoranda;
- Representing the CCPO/MOCS in connection with various interagency task forces, working groups, and the City’s Contract Dispute Resolution Board;
- Assisting in the resolution of disputes regarding contract registration issues, vendor protests and audit findings with the Office of the Comptroller; drafting and reviewing responses to audit findings;
- Draft procurement related rules and coordinate CAPA processes;
- Provide training and technical assistance to agencies to facilitate best practices and compliance;
- Manage issues relating to records retention, identifying information law, required agency reporting, conflicts of interest and ethics, and litigation holds
- Provide legal advice to agency staff on operational matters, including employment, purchasing, and IT security

PREFERRED SKILLS
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of three years of full-time practicing experience;
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Experience handling and knowledge of the New York procurement law and New York City Procurement rules, policies, and procedures and the local, state, and federal regulatory framework
- Strong communication (both verbal & written) with the ability to distill complex subjects for a wider audience
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization, and to articulate legal and compliance issues, concisely and quickly, in a manner that is useful and easily understood
- The ability to balance competing priorities, work with minimal supervision, and exercise sound and practical judgement and problem solving
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload effectively
- Experience in City compliance and legal policies and procedures
- Ability to identify useful information in data sets and suggest conclusions that support decision making

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To best serve the City we represent, MOCS seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

TO APPLY
External Applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs and search for Job ID#: 682399
Current City Employees, please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and search for Job ID#: 682399
Mayor’s Office of Contract Services is an equal opportunity employer. Mayor’s Office of Contract Services recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at [email protected] or 212-298-0734 only to request an accommodation.

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" 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.