CareerPlan

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROCUREMENT

New York City, NY, usFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead strategic planning and procurement for shelter development and capacity management, analyzing data to forecast needs and streamline RFPs and contracting for the NYC Department of Homeless Services.

Role type

Senior strategic planning and procurement manager (public sector)

Builds

Strategic plans, procurement pipelines, and capacity forecasts for emergency, mid-term, and long-term shelter development.

Domain

Public sector / Human services / Shelter management

Required skills

Strategic planning, procurement management, data analysis, contract negotiation, budget administration, stakeholder coordination, team supervision

Preferred skills

Experience with Mayoral initiatives, emergency capacity planning, provider negotiations

Technologies

RFP systems, budgeting tools, data management platforms

Responsibilities

Lead reviews of competitive solicitations and contract language; oversee strategic planning for shelter sites; coordinate procurement of human service contracts; develop planning documents for Mayoral initiatives; manage relationships with internal and external partners; supervise staff to ensure quality and deadlines.

Seniority

Senior, executive-level management