Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleDirector, Contractor and Supplier Diversity
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary RangeFrom $84000 to $92000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
•College Graduate or equivalent experience.
•5+ years of experience in program or project management. Some combination of affirmative action, minority/women or veteran business development, contract administration, business administration, government affairs or construction related field.
•Familiarity with databases and basic computer software.
•Supervisory experience.
•Familiarity with government procurement, MWBE & SDVOB contracting, and government policy promoting supplier diversity is preferred.
Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION:
The Director is responsible for supervising the Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity to utilize Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) to ensure compliance with NYS Executive Law Article 15-A and 17-B. The Unit develops, coordinates, and implements policies to maximize the utilization of MWBEs & SDVOBs in the agency’s procurement, grants, loans, and contracts.
Work Performed:
•Develop internal and external partnerships to increase MWBE & SDVOB utilization on ESD projects, and host business development events, as necessary;
•Develop, refine, and update ESD’s MWBE contracting policies and operating guidelines;
•Supervise the preparation of MWBE goals, contract monitoring, and reporting on MWBE utilization and program performance;
•Review Board materials and assist with presentations to ESD Board and senior staff on ESD’s MWBE & SDVOB policies and MWBE & SDVOB utilization:
•Communicate and coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success; and
•Complete projects, tasks, and other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Contract Administration.
Additional Comments salary up to specified amounts
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