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Director, Contractor & Supplier Diversity


Company : New York State Civil Service


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

NY HELP No Agency Empire State Development, NYS Title Director, Contractor & Supplier Diversity Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $90000 to $100000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County New York Street Address 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Office of Contractor & Supplier Diversity, the Director, Contractor & Supplier Diversity will assist with developing and monitoring Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals and maximizing program compliance. The Director will also refine and manage MWBE/SDVOB reporting and tracking systems, as well as prepare required reports.WORK PERFORMED:u2022 Develop internal and external partnerships to increase MWBE & SDVOB utilization on ESD projects, and host business development events, as necessary;u2022 Develop, refine, and update ESDu2019s MWBE contracting policies and operating guidelines;u2022 Supervise the preparation of MWBE goals, contract monitoring, and reporting on MWBE utilization and program performance; u2022 Solicit, review and track compliance of MWBE and SDVOB utilization, commitments, &workforce participation;u2022 Ensure data is accurately reflected in tracking systems and databases;u2022 Manage MWBE and SDVOB utilization for multiple high-profile projects, tracking compliance with NYS Executive Law Article 15-A and NYS Veterans' Services Law Article 3;u2022 Review procurement, grant, and contract documents to ensure that applicable MWBE and SDVOB provisions and relevant requirements are accurately included;u2022 Present and participate in panel discussions, workshops and other activities at conferences and events;u2022 Prepare MWBE/SDVOB quarterly and annual contract compliance reports and other procurement reports, as necessary;u2022 Prepare Agency MWBE/SDVOB Annual Master Goal Plans;u2022 Develop internal and external partnerships to increase MWBE/SDVOB utilization on ESD projects and procurements, as necessary;u2022 Provide support to the Assistant Vice President of the Office of Contractor & Supplier Diversity on MWBE/SDVOB marketing, outreach, compliance, and project management oversight, as necessary;u2022 Ensure adherence to diversity and best practices and provide the highest standard of customer service to all stakeholders;u2022 Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly office, interdepartmental and division-wide meetings and/or webinars; and,u2022 Complete projects, tasks and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Contractor & Supplier Diversity and VP of Contract Administration. Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bacheloru2019s Degree, masteru2019s degree preferred.Experience required: 5-7 years of experience, preferably in state government, in some combination of MWBE and/or SDVOB, contract administration, regulatory compliance, grant administration, and/or construction. Contract compliance and financial auditing experience is preferred.Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.Supervisory experience.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and using contract and data management systems. Additional Comments Salary range as prehensive Benefits Package. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jane Martinez u2013 Jane Martinez u2013 HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist Telephone N/A Fax N/A Email Address Address Street 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY