Program Manager, Contracting Innovation

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s DCAS Energy Management team seeks a Program Manager, Contracting Innovation to optimize contract vehicles and expand energy project delivery. You’ll work with the DEM Contracting Innovation Team and agency staff to advance energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainable procurement across city operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management, technical writing, and knowledge of procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental science or public health.
• Doctorate in an appropriate field with one year of supervisory, administrative or research experience; or
• Master's degree with three years of responsible full-time research experience; or
• Equivalent combination with at least a master's degree and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recommendations to improve the use of DEM’s existing contract vehicles.
• Drive development of new contract vehicles for energy project delivery and related services.
• Review citywide contracts with OCP/MOCS to update energy efficiency standards and language.
• Support Contracting Innovation Team operations and maintain standard operating procedures.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Decarbonization

Technical writing

Project management

Budgeting & procurement

Contract development

Education

Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science or public health

Doctorate in a relevant field with supervisory/administrative or research experience

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• - Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• - Managing 56 public buildings.
• - Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• - Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• - Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• - Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service to all of them. It's an opportunity to provide meaningful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at NYC.GOV/DCAS to learn more about the work we do.

Energy Management serves as the hub for energy efficiency and emissions reduction throughout NYC government operations, supporting our agency partners’ progress towards the City’s major emissions reduction and energy objectives. The Energy Management team concentrates their efforts in six areas: the City’s energy supply, clean energy generation, demand response & load management, energy efficient operations & maintenance, energy efficiency retrofit projects, and energy training & innovation.

The Program Manager, Contracting Innovation will work with DEM’s Contracting Innovation Team and staff across the division to improve the use of existing contract vehicles and develop new contract vehicles.

They will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

1. 1. Developing and implementing strategic recommendations to improve the use of DEM’s existing contract vehicles, including contracts for (a) energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and technical services as required by Local Law 87 of 2009 (b) energy project delivery (c) applied research and energy training services (d) expense-funded asset services (e) technology demonstration services. Identify gaps and inefficiencies; develop and improve procedures; and help address vendor evaluation needs and performance issues.
2. 2. Driving the development of new contract vehicles for energy project delivery and other energy services required by the City: Identify business needs for new contracts for energy project delivery, as well as other energy services required by the City. Determine best routes to advance, prepare draft agreement language, and create procedures for agreement use by DEM and agency staff.
3. 3. Reviewing citywide and agency-held contracts to determine opportunities to improve energy efficiency: Work with DCAS’s Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP) and the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) to identify opportunities to update energy efficiency standards and address outdated language in existing citywide and agency-held contracts. Help implement a specifications-driven approach to contract development.
4. 4. Supporting the operations of the Contracting Innovation Team: Track and prioritize requests and ensuring that actions are completed in a timely way. Significantly contribute to the development and maintenance of accurate standard operating procedures for DEM.

Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:

• - A minimum of three years of professional experience in energy efficiency, decarbonization, or sustainability initiatives.
• - Technical writing skills, with experience producing clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation.
• - Strong project management experience, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute projects effectively.
• - Familiarity with the City of New York’s budgetary and procurement processes.
• - Knowledge of contract development and contract management practices.
• - Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant policies, laws, and regulations to develop effective solutions that meet organizational and business needs.
• - Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the flexibility to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.