Opportunity Programs Analyst

The Opportunity Programs Group Analyst monitors and ensures contractors, professional service firms, consultants, and vendors doing business with DASNY funded or monitored projects maintain compliance with Executive Law Article 15-A, Article 3 of the Veteran Services Law, and other applicable federal, state and local laws.      

• Monitor the compliance of contractors’ and consultants’ contracts and work orders with the MWBE and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals established for DASNY contracts.
• Audit payments made to MWBE & Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business subcontractors and suppliers listed on approved utilization plans obtaining confirmation of amounts paid and the timeframes within which payments are made.
• Track MWBE and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation achieved by contractors / consultants.
• Ensure that DASNY receives confirmation of subcontractor agreements as necessary.
• Ensure that contractors/consultants submit, where required, monthly Workforce/EEO reports.
• Conduct visits and attend various project-related meetings, such as pre-bid, kick-off, progress, non-compliance and close-out meetings on contracts assigned. Interview project workers to ensure fair employment, labor practices, and wages.
• Conduct periodic desk audits and compliance reviews using the New York State Contract System, E-Gordian, other systems, and hard-copy documentation on assigned construction/professional service contracts and initiate appropriate follow-up activities.
• Educate contractors, consultants and other vendors on DASNY policies and procedures, applicable state laws, and state registry process. Provide assistance with questions regarding preparation and implementation of utilization plans.
• Advise contractors and consultants on contracts regarding written notification deficiencies, corrective actions required, and timeframes for resolution of issues. Prepare and send deficiency notices in accordance with DASNY program guidelines to contractors and consultants that are in non-compliance.
• Review all formal requests for waivers and ensure submission is complete in accordance with DASNY’s Good Faith Effort guidelines.
• Recommend acceptance or rejection of changes to DASNY-approved consultant utilization plans to the Assistant Director, Opportunity Programs Group or designee. Contact MWBEs and SDVOBs listed on utilization plan, as required.
• Assist contractors / consultants to identify New York State-certified MWBE and SDVOB subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with outreach activities and initiatives to MWBE, SDVOB and Small Businesses.
• Confer with the Assistant Director, Opportunity Programs Group or designee on non-compliance issues and recommend suspension of progress payments or other punitive action as necessary.
• Attend construction progress meetings, as needed, to determine whether MWBE and SDVOB contractors are experiencing problems in the performance of their work. Notify DASNY Project Manager or other DASNY staff of problems, where appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Opportunity Programs Group with other DASNY departments and external contractors and consultants to ensure that all necessary work through each project’s entire lifecycle (initiation to close out) is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate requests for closeouts with applicable staff.
• Use MWBE, SDVOB and other databases/tracking systems to monitor projects/contracts and input applicable information. May maintain various reports, spreadsheets, logs and/or other databases of information.
• Organize and maintain Opportunity Programs Group project files for contracts assigned.
• Review all outgoing office correspondence related to contracts assigned for accuracy.
• Perform other task, duties and responsibilities as assigned to advance DASNY’s mission and ensure compliance with MWBE and SDVOB participation goals and applicable laws.

• →May represent the Opportunity Programs Group unit on consultant selection committees, review letters of intent and requests for proposal, and complete selection matrix.
• →May be required to participate in small business, MWBE, SDVOB and other forums and events organized by offices and agencies of New York State and New York City.
• →Assist with the development, documentation and implementation of procedures.
• →Assist with the assessment/development and implementation of internal controls and participate in the review and testing of same.
• →Undertake special assignments as directed.
• →Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• →Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Information Technology Services. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Supervision of employees may be required.

Some travel is required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle.  This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments.  Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, and other work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site.  Requires physical mobility (movement from place to place) and complex and time-pressured decision-making.  Overtime or extended work hours may be required.

Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.

Bachelor’s degree plus three years relevant experience or Associate’s degree plus six years’ relevant experience or High School diploma or equivalent plus eight years of DASNY relevant experience.  Experience using databases and generating reports from such databases.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field plus three years relevant experience strongly preferred or Associate’s degree plus six years’ experience in MWBE, SDVOB and Affirmative Action contract compliance including knowledge of Article 15A of the Executive Law and other applicable laws. Experience using databases and generating reports from such databases.  Knowledge of Article 15-A of the Executive Law, Article 17B of the Executive Law and other applicable laws, Affirmative Action contract compliance and other applicable laws and an understanding of impact and application of such laws/regulations.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• General knowledge of the building design and construction/ renovation field