Assistant Commissioner, Energy Supply & Procurement

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Energy Management seeks an Assistant Commissioner to lead utility budgeting, data analysis, and multi-year procurement for the City’s energy portfolio. You will oversee the EC3 system, rate-case strategy, and large program governance across DEM.

This is a senior, public-sector leadership role with responsibility for ~20 staff and cross-agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of satisfactory full-time experience, 18 months in administrative/exec capacity (or equivalent).
• Masters or higher degree plus at least 10 years of relevant energy industry experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver strategic initiatives in a public-sector context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the City’s utility energy budget, bills, and related accounting, including DEM reporting needs.
• Lead management of utility accounts, meter upgrade strategy, and customer service improvements.
• Direct energy data analysis, reporting, and policy-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage large, multi-year energy procurement contracts and participation in renewal processes.
• Run energy billing technology systems and ensure data integrity between EC3 and related systems.
• Represent NYC in energy rate-case proceedings and provide strategic input across DEM.
• Supervise ~20 staff in the Energy Supply Unit and drive staff development and performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Energy markets knowledge

Contract negotiations

Managing large teams

Budgeting & procurement

CRM/IT systems familiarity

Policy & regulatory knowledge

Public sector experience

Education

Master’s degree in economics, accounting, MBA, public administration, or closely related field

At least 10 years in the energy sector with relevant experience

Six years of managerial experience overseeing diverse teams

Job description

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Energy Management seeks an Assistant Commissioner to lead utility budgeting, data analysis, and multi-year procurement for the City’s energy portfolio. You will oversee the EC3 system, rate-case strategy, and large program governance across DEM.

This is a senior, public-sector leadership role with responsibility for ~20 staff and cross-agency coordination.