Job Description The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Diversity, and Industry Relations (ODIR) seeks a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Outreach and Compliance Analyst. ODIR develops and implements innovative solutions that promote economic development and contracting opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Enterprises (M/WBEs). Additionally, ODIR is charged with monitoring agency contracts for compliance with New York City Local Law I (LLI) and Local Law 129 (LLI29). The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in establishing a sustainable strategy that will increase M/WBE utilization and foster agency relationship with the M/WBE community, serving as a single point of contact for interaction with all stakeholders; acting as a liaison between the agency and M/WBE firms; identifying obstacles to M/WBE contracting. The M/WBE Outreach and Compliance Analyst will coordinate and attend networking and outreach events; maintain diverse supplier databases and relevant contract data elements; work closely with Department of Small Business Services to advance M/WBE procurement policies; develop outreach programs designed to attract M/WBE contractors and subcontractors to projects; and facilitate meetings with vendors and construction managers to discuss and identify vendor opportunities. In addition, the candidate will set M/WBE utilization goals during the early stages of procurement, on a contract-by-contract basis, by taking into consideration the project scope and the availability certified M/WBEs capable of performing the work; be responsible for monitoring contracts for compliance with the goals throughout the life of the contract at 25%, 50% and 75% project completion. Review and approve all Requests for Approval of Subcontractors (RFAS), as well as vendor requests for contract modification. Assist with special projects and additional tasks as needed. Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" 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.