Director Of Procurement

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC) seeks a qualified individual for the Director of IT Procurement and Budget role. This position is critical in the strategic management and oversight of IT procurement and budgeting to ensure effective technology deployment in compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement process for IT services and equipment, ensuring compliance

with city, state, and federal regulations.

• Develop and manage the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation to meet the

department's needs while ensuring fiscal responsibility.

• Coordinate with various departmental units to align IT procurement with broader

organizational objectives and compliance requirements, particularly in response to

the Nunez court order.

• Implement and refine procurement and budgeting strategies based on detailed analysis

and forecast trends.

• Foster transparency and accountability through detailed reporting and performance metrics.

• Drive continuous IT procurement and budgeting improvement through strategic leadership and

innovative practices.

• Manage staff and budget management and ensure that investments in technology align with

the needs identified in the Nunez case, such as improved surveillance, data management,

and communication systems.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to IT investments, ensuring that technology implementations

are secure, efficient, and compliant with the court order.

• Collaborate closely with OTPS Budget, Procurement, Payments, Capital Budget, Legal, OTI,

and IT units, encompassing software development, legacy applications, network and infrastructure,

cybersecurity, desktop support, cabling, telecom, senior tech support, data centers, warehouse,

special projects, Genetec, IT support, project management, web development, architecture,

applications support, and legacy apps teams to ensure continuous provisioning of necessary

goods and services for operational effectiveness.

• Manage OTPS and capital budgets, procurements, contracts, contract negotiations, EULA,

EULA rider, SCY, & Cloud Agreement negotiations, consulting service agreements, supervising

work performed by outside vendors, reviewing and submitting invoices for payments, tracking

time of consultants working on a time and materials basis, annual LL63 preparation, capital plan

submissions 3x/yr., draft technically complex Capital Certificates to Proceed, answer budget and

project questions that are highly technical, work on telecommunications matters, among many

other tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

1.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; or

2.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 Skills

• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, public affairs/administration, and/or a computer-related field.

• Strong understanding of IT procurement and budget management within a large, complex organization, preferably in a public sector or correctional environment.

• High proficiency in Excel, FINMAN, FMS, Passport, and BuyWise.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets and complex procurement processes.

• Excellent leadership abilities to direct and motivate a diverse team.

• Advanced skills in strategic planning, project management, and compliance adherence.

55a Program

This 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 Forgiveness

As 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New 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 interview.

Additional Information

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.