The Finance Division at the NYC Health Department has central responsibility and authority for all the finance, contracting, procurement, payroll, and revenue functions of the agency. Finance helps to ensure that programs and operations have the information, analysis, funding, and capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet the NYC Health Department’s public health and racial equity objectives. Finance is organized into five bureaus, each led by an Assistant Commissioner: Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer; Bureau of Budget; Bureau of the Controller; Bureau of Finance Administration and Planning; and Bureau of Revenue. Position Summary: The Director will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of data systems and tools that support procurement operations, reporting, and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, systems coordination, and a deep understanding of public sector procurement processes.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-Oversee the collection, organization, and analysis of procurement data to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance.
-Ensure data systems and processes align with citywide procurement policies, regulations, and best practices.
-Conduct research and data analysis on the NYC Health Department’s contracting and procurement processes. Prepare reports, interpret findings, and create data visualizations using appropriate tools.
-Monitor and troubleshoot the agency's internal Purchasing and ConTrak Management Systems by providing technical assistance, explaining business logic, delivering user training, and developing long-term solutions for evolving business needs.
-Provide user support for the agency's internal Purchasing and ConTrak systems and address procurement-related inquiries through the ACCO Help Desk.
-Maintain and update the ACCO SharePoint site on the NYC Health Department’s Intranet and coordinate with internal teams to manage procurement-related content on the public-facing Health Department website.
-Train and support NYC Health Department contracting and procurement staff on citywide procurement systems, including PASSPort, FMS, Direct Order, and other relevant platforms.
-Supervise and mentor one data and systems specialist.
-Collaborate with IT teams to implement system upgrades, resolve issues, and ensure seamless integration with other agency systems.
-Assist with onboarding activities for new ACCO staff members related to systems use.
-Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including NYC Health Department IT teams, Finance bureau IT liaisons, and the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), to coordinate systems and streamline procurement processes.
-Perform special projects and related work as required.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
-Previous experience working (at least 2 years) in any of the fields described above including writing queries in SQL.
-Previous experience (at least 2 years) developing and testing software/platforms or systems.
-Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
-Excellent, clear and succinct communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
-Experience juggling multiple priorities to meet hard deadlines; and exercising independent judgment and working both alone and with a
collaboration of colleagues within the Department.
-Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
-Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Why you should work for us:
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.
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