Compliance Manager, Contractor & Supp. Divers

BASIC FUNCTION:  

The Compliance Manager, Contractor & Supplier Diversity will assist with developing and monitoring Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals and maximizing program compliance.  The Compliance Manager will also refine and manage reporting and tracking systems, as well as prepare required reports.

WORK PERFORMED:

•    Research, develop and negotiate MWBE and SDVOB participation goals with project sponsors or entities with ESD contracts;

•    Solicit, review and track compliance of MWBE and SDVOB utilization, commitments and workforce participation;

•    Ensure data is accurately reflected in tracking systems and databases;

•    Manage MWBE and SDVOB utilization for multiple high-profile projects, tracking compliance with NYS Executive Law Articles 15-A and 17-B;

•    Review procurement, grant and contract documents to ensure that applicable MWBE and SDVOB provisions and relevant requirements are accurately included;

•    Liaise with contractors and grantees to identify legal MWBE, SDVOB and workforce requirements;

•    Provide individualized technical assistance to contractors, vendors and grantees;

•    Present and participate in panel discussions, workshops and other activities at conferences and events;

•    Visit contractors and grantees at their offices and project sites, as necessary;

•    Research and prepare lists of qualified and State certified MWBE and SDVOB companies and share such information with prime contractors/grantees to promote the inclusion of MWBEs and SDVOBs in projects;

•    Analyze, recommend and update internal MWBE and SDVOB compliance and business processes, as necessary;

•    Prepare quarterly and annual contract compliance reports and other procurement reports, as necessary;

•    Provide support to the Director of the Office of Contractor & Supplier Diversity and VP of Contract Administration on MWBE and SDVOB marketing, outreach, compliance, and project management oversight, as necessary;

•    Ensure adherence to diversity and best practices and provide the highest standard of customer service to all stakeholders;

•    Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly office, interdepartmental and division-wide meetings and/or webinars; and,

•    Complete projects, tasks and other duties as assigned by the Director of Contractor & Supplier Diversity.

Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred. Associate degree with six years relevant experience may be considered.

Experience required: 3 years’ experience preferably in state government, in some combination of MWBE and/or SDVOB, contract administration, regulatory compliance, grant administration, and/or construction.  Contract compliance and financial auditing experience is preferred.

Knowledge required: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and using contract and data management systems.  Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.