NYC Administration for Children's Services
Executive Director of Contracts and Budget
NYC Administration for Children's Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Executive Director of Contracts and Budget
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NYC Administration for Children's Services THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $170,000.00-$180,000.00. The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for providing high quality, reliable, sustainable technology services and support. The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) oversees and manages OIT’s capital, expense and personnel services budget. This unit works closely with the Division of Finance, Office of the Agency’s Chief Contracting Officer, and the Office of Administrative services for contracting and procurement of goods and services. The DCIO unit comprises Budget and Procurement, Mobile Technologies, Contract Management, Asset Management, Strategic Planning and OIT Personnel. Duties
Oversee the full lifecycle of all OIT contracts including procurement, execution, amendments, renewals, closeouts, and compliance monitoring. Direct the development, review, and management of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to ensure compliance with City procurement policies (PPB Rules, PASSPort, FMS). Lead negotiations and manage vendor relationships for complex IT goods and services, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, cloud services, and infrastructure projects. Manage OIT’s capital and expense budgets, including forecasting, allocation, monitoring, and variance analysis (run rate), in coordination with OMB and internal leadership. Oversee the preparation and submission of budget and funding requests, ensuring timely allocation for technology initiatives. Ensure fiscal compliance and maximize return on investment through proactive contract management, vendor performance monitoring, and expenditure tracking. Serve as the primary liaison to OMB, MOCS, OTI, ACCO, Legal, Comptroller, and other oversight bodies for OIT’s fiscal and contractual matters. Lead and mentor the OIT Budget and Procurement teams, fostering professional development and operational excellence. Manage the professional services portfolio and internship programs (including the CUNY Internship Program), ensuring alignment with OIT’s strategic and staffing needs. Work closely with the Business Law Unit (BLU) to negotiate terms and service-level agreements (SLAs). Lead cross-functional meetings with OIT, Finance, ACCO, and Legal to align contract management with strategic IT priorities. Additional Information
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID#757575. NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED. ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. Preferred Skills
Expert knowledge of NYC procurement policies, PASSPort, FMS, and PPB Rules. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex IT capital and expense budgets. Proven success leading procurement and contract management for multimillion-dollar technology projects. Proficiency in financial management tools, budget forecasting, and contract management systems. Ability to develop and implement strategic procurement and budgeting processes that improve efficiency and compliance. Exceptional negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, oversight agencies, vendors, and internal teams. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate complex contractual and fiscal data. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and operational excellence. 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 not required for this position. Equal Opportunity
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.
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Executive Director of Contracts and Budget
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NYC Administration for Children's Services THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $170,000.00-$180,000.00. The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for providing high quality, reliable, sustainable technology services and support. The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) oversees and manages OIT’s capital, expense and personnel services budget. This unit works closely with the Division of Finance, Office of the Agency’s Chief Contracting Officer, and the Office of Administrative services for contracting and procurement of goods and services. The DCIO unit comprises Budget and Procurement, Mobile Technologies, Contract Management, Asset Management, Strategic Planning and OIT Personnel. Duties
Oversee the full lifecycle of all OIT contracts including procurement, execution, amendments, renewals, closeouts, and compliance monitoring. Direct the development, review, and management of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to ensure compliance with City procurement policies (PPB Rules, PASSPort, FMS). Lead negotiations and manage vendor relationships for complex IT goods and services, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, cloud services, and infrastructure projects. Manage OIT’s capital and expense budgets, including forecasting, allocation, monitoring, and variance analysis (run rate), in coordination with OMB and internal leadership. Oversee the preparation and submission of budget and funding requests, ensuring timely allocation for technology initiatives. Ensure fiscal compliance and maximize return on investment through proactive contract management, vendor performance monitoring, and expenditure tracking. Serve as the primary liaison to OMB, MOCS, OTI, ACCO, Legal, Comptroller, and other oversight bodies for OIT’s fiscal and contractual matters. Lead and mentor the OIT Budget and Procurement teams, fostering professional development and operational excellence. Manage the professional services portfolio and internship programs (including the CUNY Internship Program), ensuring alignment with OIT’s strategic and staffing needs. Work closely with the Business Law Unit (BLU) to negotiate terms and service-level agreements (SLAs). Lead cross-functional meetings with OIT, Finance, ACCO, and Legal to align contract management with strategic IT priorities. Additional Information
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID#757575. NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED. ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. Preferred Skills
Expert knowledge of NYC procurement policies, PASSPort, FMS, and PPB Rules. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex IT capital and expense budgets. Proven success leading procurement and contract management for multimillion-dollar technology projects. Proficiency in financial management tools, budget forecasting, and contract management systems. Ability to develop and implement strategic procurement and budgeting processes that improve efficiency and compliance. Exceptional negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, oversight agencies, vendors, and internal teams. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate complex contractual and fiscal data. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and operational excellence. 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 not required for this position. Equal Opportunity
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.
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