Executive Deputy Director, City Contract Compliance

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Deputy Director in the Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across contract compliance, supplier diversity, certification, and related programs. You will translate strategic priorities into measurable actions and supervise senior staff to ensure timely execution across all OCC functions.

This executive role involves coordination with City departments, procurement professionals, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in contract compliance and procurement.
• Proven ability to manage staff and programs in a complex public setting.
• Strong knowledge of public-sector contracting, procurement, and compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of OCC contracts, including construction, professional services, commodities, concessions, and other services.
• Oversee compliance reviews, site visits, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with City departments and contractors to address deficiencies and action plans.
• Lead the certification and supplier diversity functions and related programs.
• Represent OCC in meetings, briefings, and external engagements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Law, Construction Management, Contract Management, or a closely related field

Significant progressively responsible experience in contract compliance, supplier diversity, procurement, contract administration, government operations, regulatory compliance, or a related field

Experience managing professional staff, managers, programs, or complex organizational functions

Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, internal controls, and performance management systems

Strong knowledge of public-sector contracting, procurement, compliance monitoring, and contract administration

Master’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related discipline

Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in contract compliance, procurement, supplier diversity, regulatory compliance, or public administration

Five or more years of management or executive leadership experience

Experience administering MBE, FBE, SBE, DBE, and/or ACDBE programs

Knowledge of federal DBE and ACDBE regulatory requirements

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Deputy Director in the Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across contract compliance, supplier diversity, certification, and related programs. You will translate strategic priorities into measurable actions and supervise senior staff to ensure timely execution across all OCC functions.

This executive role involves coordination with City departments, procurement professionals, and external