Assistant Vice President, Contracts

The role

The Assistant Vice President, Contracts will support contract registration activities with a focus on the Asset Management portfolio. This person will manage an assigned registration portfolio, monitor progress, and provide updates to senior leadership.

What you will do

• Collaborate across departments to track and manage registration packages.
• Support the Vice President by coordinating and participating in portfolio-related meetings.
• Monitor the Master Contract List and maintain tracking of registration status.
• Review and assess registration package documents prior to submission to the Comptroller’s Office.
• Identify at-risk registrations and collaborate with stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Prepare and present regular portfolio updates to senior leadership.
• Assist with registration-related correspondence and updates to departmental procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in contracts administration, procurement, project management, or a related field
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
• Ability to coordinate projects collaboratively across departments
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and apply new computer programs, databases, and workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire

Nice to have

• knowledge of City policies and public-sector registration processes
• Experience with NYC Budget Process and databases

Benefits

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
• Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
• 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

Before you apply

• NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire

About the company

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.