Senior Manager, Certification & Compliance

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago seeks a Manager of Certification / Compliance to lead the Division of Certification/Compliance within the Department of Procurement Services. You will supervise staff, review certifications (MBE/WBE/DBE), and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The role requires interpreting complex guidelines, coordinating outreach, and managing site visits and audits. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this municipal department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Public Administration or a directly related field, plus six (6) years of professional work experience involving the review and analysis of financial records, OR program auditing/ monitoring work, OR investigative research and reporting.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of professional work experience involving the review and analysis of financial records, OR program auditing/ monitoring work, OR investigative research and reporting

Responsibilities

• Reviews certification applications and monitors contract compliance for MBEs/WBEs/DBEs and related programs.
• Directs Certification/Compliance Officers and ensures reviews meet policies and standards.
• Provides guidance on complex certification and contract compliance issues.
• Interprets and communicates program policies to staff, contractors, and management.
• Oversees outreach, workshops and information sessions on certification requirements.
• Meets with contractors and city personnel to explain compliance rules and penalties.
• Supervises site visits to monitor contract compliance and reporting.
• Reviews close-out audit reports to evaluate vendor compliance.
• Prepares management reports and contributes to long-term policy planning.
• Plans training and staff development, conducts performance evaluations and hiring activities.

Skills

Supervision

Policy interpretation

Contract compliance

Staff development

Outreach coordination

Training & development

Performance evaluations

Reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field

Job description

City of Chicago seeks a Manager of Certification / Compliance to lead the Division of Certification/Compliance within the Department of Procurement Services. You will supervise staff, review certifications (MBE/WBE/DBE), and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The role requires interpreting complex guidelines, coordinating outreach, and managing site visits and audits. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this municipal department.