Compliance Officer - New York City, NY

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3 days ago

$70,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Job Description · *This position is detailed to the Mayor's Office*The Agency You'll JoinThe New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. · New Yo ...

Job description

Job Description

*This position is detailed to the Mayor's Office*The Agency You'll Join

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government.

Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president.

The Adams' administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City's economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers.

We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You'll Work With

The Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM/WBE) was created to address income inequality across the city and to address the disparity in City contracts awarded to certain ethnic and gender groups.

OM/WBE is responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination, and accountability for the City's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). It serves as a one-stop shop for M/WBEs interested in doing business with the city and its agencies.

The Problems You'll Solve
The incumbent will report to the Deputy Director, Compliance and with wide latitude for independent judgment will perform the following job responsibilities, which include and are not limited to:

- Work closely with the Deputy Director to ensure agency accountability and compliance with New York City's Administrative Code 6-12- Conduct comprehensive legal and regulatory research to support the application of City's Administrative Code, executive orders, and related statutes.
- Draft, review, and edit official documents including memoranda, policy guidance, interagency advisories, and compliance directives.
- Research federal, state, and local laws to identify potential impacts on program operations and develop strategic recommendations for program adaptation and alignment.
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing legal findings, programmatic data, and policy implications to support decision-making and inform stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of legislative proposals, rulemakings, and amendments to enhance program enforcement and effectiveness.
- Track administrative decisions and emerging compliance risks to proactively address vulnerabilities in agency and contractor operations.
- Develop training materials and deliver presentations to agency partners and stakeholders regarding regulatory obligations and best practices related to M/WBE compliance.
- Assist in executing agency reviews, audits, onsite monitoring and programmatic assessment.
- Performing special projects, generating ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS
- J.D. and admission to practice law in New York State
- Three years' experience in compliance, regulatory, or investigative capacity
- Relevant experience with external and intergovernmental affairs, public policy analysis and/or the local, state and federal regulatory framework for M/WBEs or civil rights
- Familiarity with NYC Administrative Code 6-129, Procurement Policy Board Rules, and Local, State, and Federal diversity and inclusion programs
- Strong communication and writing skills including the ability to target and adapt messages to specific constituencies
- Ability to build partnerships with senior staff, managers, supervisors, and employees, and operate as a trusted advisor
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

TO APPLY
External applicants, please go to and search for Job ID #727479
Current City Employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS) Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID #727479

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To best serve the City we represent, Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office.

MOCS also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

MOCS recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at [email protected] or to request an accommodation.

WORK LOCATION
253 Broadway, New York, NY 10007

RESEARCH PROJECTS COOR(MA)-MGR - 0527A

Qualifications

Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Additional Information

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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