NYC Administration for Children's Services
Overview
Contract Analyst role at NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $82,056.00 - $94,364.00. This position is only open to candidates who are permanent (not provisional) in the civil service title of Associate Staff Analyst.
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 Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City’s juvenile justice system, provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer supports key inter-divisional, inter- and intra-governmental priorities within DYFJ, including Youth Development Specialist (YDS) recruitment and retention, organizational capacity building, and business process mapping and improvement. The Office oversees DYFJ's budget planning and management, contract management, procurement, information technology management, detention operations, and administrative support for staff. The Organizational Management Team manages the recruitment, training and organizational management and administration of all DYFJ staff. The Team liaises within DYFJ and with internal partners and external partners on HR processes and staffing priorities/risks.
Responsibilities
Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
Prepare budget and conduct analysis concerning the provider's operations; analyze contractor reports, prepare summaries, manage renewals, amendments, and close down and close outs.
Coordinate with Fiscal, QA, and program leadership to review payment backup and line-item budgets for approval.
Produce and analyze complex spending patterns and utilize data to conduct cost and operational research.
Review financial and statistical invoice data and ensure that providers are adhering to ACS policies.
Prepare comprehensive reports on findings with recommendations for improved effectiveness.
Assist in the collection of materials for FOIL and audit requests.
Design, implement, and analyze data to ensure contracted providers are meeting programmatic and contractual priorities.
Liaise with Finance, ACCO, Program leads, Quality Assurance and contracted providers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service.
Prepare project plans, schedule tasks, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
Special Note:
The selected candidate may be required to conduct site visits as needed.
Qualifications
A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or more of the relevant areas listed in the original description.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described above.
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above.
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with substitutions allowed as specified; all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described above.
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: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, 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. Some City employees may have residency allowances; discuss with the agency at interview.
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 free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics.
Note: The information above reflects the posting details and is not exhaustive of benefits or requirements.
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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 Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City’s juvenile justice system, provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer supports key inter-divisional, inter- and intra-governmental priorities within DYFJ, including Youth Development Specialist (YDS) recruitment and retention, organizational capacity building, and business process mapping and improvement. The Office oversees DYFJ's budget planning and management, contract management, procurement, information technology management, detention operations, and administrative support for staff. The Organizational Management Team manages the recruitment, training and organizational management and administration of all DYFJ staff. The Team liaises within DYFJ and with internal partners and external partners on HR processes and staffing priorities/risks.
Responsibilities
Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
Prepare budget and conduct analysis concerning the provider's operations; analyze contractor reports, prepare summaries, manage renewals, amendments, and close down and close outs.
Coordinate with Fiscal, QA, and program leadership to review payment backup and line-item budgets for approval.
Produce and analyze complex spending patterns and utilize data to conduct cost and operational research.
Review financial and statistical invoice data and ensure that providers are adhering to ACS policies.
Prepare comprehensive reports on findings with recommendations for improved effectiveness.
Assist in the collection of materials for FOIL and audit requests.
Design, implement, and analyze data to ensure contracted providers are meeting programmatic and contractual priorities.
Liaise with Finance, ACCO, Program leads, Quality Assurance and contracted providers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service.
Prepare project plans, schedule tasks, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
Special Note:
The selected candidate may be required to conduct site visits as needed.
Qualifications
A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or more of the relevant areas listed in the original description.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described above.
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above.
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with substitutions allowed as specified; all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described above.
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: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, 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. Some City employees may have residency allowances; discuss with the agency at interview.
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 free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics.
Note: The information above reflects the posting details and is not exhaustive of benefits or requirements.
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