The NYC Department of Small Business Services
New York, NY
The Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (DEFO or Division) is committed to encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of small businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, and ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process.
DEFO is seeking a Director of Strategy and Analytics to supervise data and program analysts, and manage DEFO's datasets, analysis and reporting. In addition, the Director will support senior managers of the Division in implementing strategic projects, including the citywide M/WBE Disparity Study. This position will report to the Executive Director of Strategy and Analytics.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or more of the following fields: business administration, marketing, public relations, journalism, law, public market operations, government contracting, urban planning, finance or grant administration, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in supervising personnel performing professional duties in one or more of the fields noted above; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in "1" above. However all candidates must have the 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in "1" above.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Director of Strategy and Analyticsto: careers@sbs.nyc.gov
City Employees: Apply through Employee Self Service (ESS) at www.nyc.gov/ess search for Job ID # 234863
All Other Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers search by agency Small Business Services and search for Job ID # 234863
Salary range for this position is: $65,000-$72,000 per year.
NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
NYC residency is required within 90 days of appointment (does not apply to all positions)
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
110 William Street
New York, New York 10038
The Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (DEFO or Division) is committed to encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of small businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, and ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process.
DEFO is seeking a Director of Strategy and Analytics to supervise data and program analysts, and manage DEFO's datasets, analysis and reporting. In addition, the Director will support senior managers of the Division in implementing strategic projects, including the citywide M/WBE Disparity Study. This position will report to the Executive Director of Strategy and Analytics.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Performance and compliance reporting
- Manage production of quarterly M/WBE Program reports and agency performance analysis as mandated by relevant laws, in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS).
- Manage Division's submissions for the Mayor's Management Report (MMR).
- Support program leaders with producing compliance, performance and productivity reports.
- Coordinate internal and external data requests and analysis.
- Data management
- Ensure integrity of data generated internally in the Division and collected from outside sources.
- Oversee exports of contact data from the City Financial Management System (FMS), through collaboration with MOCS and NYC Financial Information Services Agency (FISA).
- Manage M/WBE data validation and reconciliation for the Division's certification management system (Ctrack-1), the Online Directory of certified firms, CRM on Demand and the FMS.
- Strategic analysis
- Support senior agency and other City leaders in managing the consultant conducting the citywide M/WBE Disparity Study.
- Coordinate strategic and operating planning for the Division's units, and assist program leaders in setting goals and developing new programming and initiatives
- Manage goal setting for the Division's metrics in the MMR.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- Communications
- Serve as liaison between Division and agency's Communications unit, including coordinating with Marketing unit
- Collaborate to develop content for reports, talking points, press releases, and public hearing testimony
- At least three years of satisfactory professional experience in a research and / or analytical role;
- Experience in managing staff;
- Advanced degree (MPA / MBA with a policy focus preferred);
- Intermediate skills in MS Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP function, descriptive statistics);
- Proficiency in MS Access (creating queries);
- Familiarity with SPSS, SAS, R or other statistical analysis software;
- Experience in creating presentations of analytical findings and calculations in MS Power Point;
- Experience with identifying, analyzing and interpreting data trends, and preparing reports;
- Well-developed ability to distil complex information into its essential components and concepts;
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing assignments;
- Outstanding writing, presentation, and communications skills; ability to communicate efficiently and comfortably with executive staff;
- Excellent project management skills including planning, implementation and follow-through;
- Familiarity with New York City's procurement process is a plus.
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or more of the following fields: business administration, marketing, public relations, journalism, law, public market operations, government contracting, urban planning, finance or grant administration, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in supervising personnel performing professional duties in one or more of the fields noted above; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in "1" above. However all candidates must have the 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in "1" above.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Director of Strategy and Analyticsto: careers@sbs.nyc.gov
City Employees: Apply through Employee Self Service (ESS) at www.nyc.gov/ess search for Job ID # 234863
All Other Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers search by agency Small Business Services and search for Job ID # 234863
Salary range for this position is: $65,000-$72,000 per year.
NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
NYC residency is required within 90 days of appointment (does not apply to all positions)
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
110 William Street
New York, New York 10038