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About the Role

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Contracts will support NYCEDC’s contract registration activities, with a primary focus on the Asset Management portfolio. The AVP will manage an assigned registration portfolio, monitor progress, identify and address potential risks, and provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Collaborate across departments to track and manage registration packages within an assigned portfolio, serving as a liaison with NYCEDC Budget, Asset Management, project managers, the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), and the City Comptroller’s Office.
Support the Vice President, Contracts Registration by coordinating and participating in portfolio-related meetings, including At-Risk meetings, biweekly departmental meetings, and other registration discussions.
Monitor the Master Contract List and maintain accurate, structured tracking of registration status, outstanding items, deadlines, and follow-up actions.
Review and assess registration package documents submitted to the Contracts Department prior to submission to the Comptroller’s Office; identify gaps and coordinate timely resolution.
Proactively identify at-risk registrations, assess delays or outstanding requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop solutions and facilitate timely resolution.
Prepare and present regular portfolio updates to the Vice President, Contracts Registration, Chief Contracting Officer, and other senior leadership, highlighting registration status, key risks, outstanding matters, and recommended next steps.
Assist the Vice President, Contracts Registration with registration-related correspondence and support ongoing updates to departmental procedures and tracking practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in contracts administration, procurement, project management, or a related field.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
Ability to coordinate projects collaboratively across departments and maintain progress under tight timelines.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills related to registration document review, portfolio oversight, and issue resolution.
Ability to learn and apply new computer programs, databases, and workflows as job requirements evolve.
NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire.

Skills

Knowledge of City policies and public-sector registration processes a plus.
Experience with NYC Budget Process and databases preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$105,000—$108,000 USD

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
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Backup childcare
Gym membership discounts
A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits

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.
We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.

Equal Opportunity

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce.
Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.
At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.