NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services
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NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services .
Overview 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. MOCS aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient and cost‑effective. The agency leverages end‑to‑end technology tools, publishes enriched data, hosts public hearings, and partners with agencies and vendors to identify policy reforms and reduce administrative burdens.
Responsibilities
Providing 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.
Providing legal advice on procurement risk management matters such as vendor enrollment, integrity information, disclosures, performance evaluations, and public access.
Interviewing vendors and, in consultation with the Law Department and the Department of Investigation, negotiating and drafting 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 the city, state, and federal levels.
Researching and drafting testimony, regulations, and policy memoranda.
Representing the CCPO/MOCS in inter‑agency task forces, working groups, and the City’s Contract Dispute Resolution Board.
Assisting in resolving disputes regarding contract registration issues, vendor protests, and audit findings with the Office of the Comptroller; drafting and reviewing responses to audit findings.
Drafting procurement‑related rules and coordinating CAPA processes.
Providing training and technical assistance to agencies to facilitate best practices and compliance.
Managing issues related to records retention, identifying information law, required agency reporting, conflicts of interest and ethics, and litigation holds.
Providing 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 3 years of full‑time practicing experience.
Admission to the New York State Bar.
Experience with New York City government, particularly in functions related to public procurement and contracting.
Background in negotiating and managing contracts and contractors for IT.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Associate degree with at least two (2) years of experience in administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities.
Four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described above.
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the qualifications above.
Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at disabilityaffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or 212‑298‑0800 to request an accommodation.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status.
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Senior Attorney
role at
NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services .
Overview 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. MOCS aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient and cost‑effective. The agency leverages end‑to‑end technology tools, publishes enriched data, hosts public hearings, and partners with agencies and vendors to identify policy reforms and reduce administrative burdens.
Responsibilities
Providing 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.
Providing legal advice on procurement risk management matters such as vendor enrollment, integrity information, disclosures, performance evaluations, and public access.
Interviewing vendors and, in consultation with the Law Department and the Department of Investigation, negotiating and drafting 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 the city, state, and federal levels.
Researching and drafting testimony, regulations, and policy memoranda.
Representing the CCPO/MOCS in inter‑agency task forces, working groups, and the City’s Contract Dispute Resolution Board.
Assisting in resolving disputes regarding contract registration issues, vendor protests, and audit findings with the Office of the Comptroller; drafting and reviewing responses to audit findings.
Drafting procurement‑related rules and coordinating CAPA processes.
Providing training and technical assistance to agencies to facilitate best practices and compliance.
Managing issues related to records retention, identifying information law, required agency reporting, conflicts of interest and ethics, and litigation holds.
Providing 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 3 years of full‑time practicing experience.
Admission to the New York State Bar.
Experience with New York City government, particularly in functions related to public procurement and contracting.
Background in negotiating and managing contracts and contractors for IT.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Associate degree with at least two (2) years of experience in administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities.
Four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described above.
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the qualifications above.
Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at disabilityaffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or 212‑298‑0800 to request an accommodation.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status.
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