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City of New York Agency Chief Contracting Officer for Bureau of Asset Management (Counsel/Attorney) in New York, New York
Job Description
The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term
challenges we face together.
The Bureau of Asset Management (BAM) is responsible for oversight of the investment portfolios of the five New York City pension systems. Through a culture of collaboration, individual development, and teamwork that leverages diverse talent and strives for continuous improvement, the goal of the Bureau of Asset Management is to achieve exceptional investment outcomes for all stakeholders; to deliver outstanding support to plan Trustees; and to serve as a responsible steward of the resources of plan beneficiaries and the City of New York.
Directs and manages the procurement process for the Bureau of Asset Management working with BAM’s Director of Contracts to create and implement project plans and prioritizations for all of BAM’s procurements. Assures that BAM procurement activities are in compliance with Chapter 13 of the City Charter and with the rules of the Procurement Policy Board. Works with Agency’s Office of General to modify rules and guidelines to align with the Bureau of Asset Management’s business. Evaluates procurement process to streamline process with the goal of reducing the amount of time to complete BAM’s time sensitive procurements. Oversees BAM’s Contract group and BAM’s legal resource focusing on public investment procurement and integrates legal work activities into BAM’s procurement process. Plan and implement the procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Development program. BAM’s Agency Chief Contracting Officer will report to the Chief Operating Officer.
Working with the Director of Contracts and BAM Legal Counsel manages BAM’s public market investment procurements and oversee contracts from their inception through registration including; reviewing proposals and negotiating adequate deliverables, contract drafting, identifying and facilitating the resolution of contract and procurement issues; performing amendments, renewals and re-solicitations as needed
Reviews BAM’s public market investment procurements solicitations, including but not limited to, Request for proposals, Negotiated Acquisitions and Small purchases and ensures that they are in compliance with Chapter 13 of the City Charter and with the rules of the Procurement Policy Board
Serves as a subject matter expert regarding the PPB Rules, City Charter and other applicable laws and regulations and provides policy advice and conducts legal research
Interacts with NYC Law Department when required to resolve any contract issues
Works with Office of General Council and NYC Law Department in modifying procurement rules to align with the Bureau of Asset Management’s business.
Continuously evaluates the procurement process and makes recommendations for improvements. Provides expertise with creatively and innovatively drafting contracts to suit the agencies goals and advice to resolve complex procurement/legal matters.
Ensures that there are formal project plans that align with the procurement rules for all BAM procurements and that BAM procurements are continuously prioritized.
Ensures that procurements are maintained on BAM’s contract platform
Provides support and legal advice to BAM in the contracting process for Minority and Women -Owned Business Enterprises(M/WBE)
Works with BAM Chief Investment Officer in finalizing and signing off on BAM public market investment contracts and other investment services contracts.
Performs other related assignments and special projects as may be required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Admission to the New York State Bar and seven (7) or more years of full-time relevant legal experience overseeing and/or drafting and negotiating legal documents related to government procurement/contracts, managing government procurements/contracts, or drafting and negotiating documents related to complex investment management services.
The selected candidate must remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
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.