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Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Grant Manager

Company: City of New York Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications

DoITT is responsible for modernizing, unlocking, and innovating to improve IT infrastructure and service delivery in New York City government. Modernizing by implementing state-of-the-art information technology to improve services to New Yorkers. Unlocking by making government more transparent and accountable to New Yorkers. Innovating by employing cutting-edge tools, methods, and relationships to empower New Yorkers. The successful candidate will serve as a Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Grant Manager reporting to the Telecommunication Policy and Strategy division. The purpose of this grant is to expand broadband adoption and digital inclusion, through our Public Computing Centers, in New York City's most underserved areas. Responsibilities will include: Oversee technology program management; oversee communications, timeline, technology project plan upkeep, MOU's, contracts, quarterly and annual technology reporting; oversee all communications to the Department of Commerce and Partners as well as executive briefings; oversee reporting for NYC Connected Communities Grant; oversee information gathering, Sub-recipient monitoring, report verification from OMB, various oversight agencies and all PAM submissions; manage the tracking of fiscal elements to the program; oversee that invoice budget modifications and fiscal elements are allowable, verified and approved, correct and tracked for ongoing technology project needs, reporting and drawdown; serve as liaison to partners on grants; manage communication to partners regarding updates, changes, issue identification and resolution; conduct bi-weekly partner meetings and oversee agendas and minutes; manage and draft technology related budget materials needed for federal reporting; oversee the scheduling of meetings to discuss technology project plans, budget and center details with partners; ensure that partners are meeting their project milestones and deadlines; communicate and brief BTOP team members and internal and external partners on the status of the grant; work with the Audit department to review all related audits; oversee the preparation of press/outreach materials; and manage special technology grant projects and initiatives as assigned. The position's responsibilities include commitment to and compliance with the City's EEO policy.
For more information regarding the ARRA Funded BTOP program, please visit: http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/
For more information regarding NYC Connected Communities, please visit: http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/grantee/city-of-new-york.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college and three years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience using information technology in computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, database administration, planning of data/information processing, user services, or area networks at least 18 months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, data base administration, or planning of data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or recognized accrediting organization and six years of experience as described in "1" above; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or recognized accrediting organization and must possess at least three years of experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
NOTE: The following types of experience are not acceptable: superficial use of preprogrammed software without complex programming, design, implementation or management of the product; use of word processing packages; use of a hand held calculator; primarily the entering or updating of data in a system; the operation of data processing hardware or consoles.

Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate should have the following: Demonstrated leadership experience on enterprise program management; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment with virtual teams; ability to work independently and exercise good judgment; demonstrated experience working with technical and non-technical staff; exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as (Excel, PPT, MSProject); outstanding collaboration and team building skills; excellent analytic, organization, presentation and facilitation skills; ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines; and the ability to interface with executive level management and give senior level presentations.

Category:Management / Directors / Executive Directors

Salary: up to $75,000 commensurate with experience

Contact Info:To Apply:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 99936 -or-
Email resume to EXECrecruit@doitt.nyc.gov
(indicate 99936 BTOP Grant Manager' in subject line)
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Program Manager/Administrative Staff Analyst

Company: City of New York Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications

Job Description
(New York City Residency required within 90 days of appointment)
DoITT is responsible for modernizing, unlocking, and innovating to improve IT infrastructure and service delivery in New York City government.
Modernizing by implementing state-of-the-art information technology to improve services to New Yorkers. Unlocking by making government more transparent and accountable to New Yorkers. Innovating by employing cutting-edge tools, methods, and relationships to empower New Yorkers. The successful candidates will serve as a Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Program Manager reporting to the Office of Telecommunications Policy and Strategy within the Office of the General Counsel. Primary responsibilities for this grant funded position will be to manage
day to day tasks of the BTOP Program including reporting, meetings, and communications. In addition, the candidate will provide executive updates to senior management and work with the Federal Program Office to ensure all Programmatic needs are met. The BTOP Program Manager will help shape
and implement an important, high-profile program, expanding access to broadband technology in New York City.
Responsibilities will include: Oversee identifying issues and facilitating resolutions with regards to federal government and program partners; present
executive-level program presentations; manage the development of timelines; oversee the development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and contracts in collaboration with DoITT's legal team; oversee the submission of reports including writing, organizing, and reviewing materials; ensure report
verification by OMB and City oversight agencies, and submit to a federal system (PAM); oversee timely tracking of fiscal elements of the program; work with the DoITT budget office to ensure all invoices, budget modifications, and fiscal elements are verified and tracked for ongoing project needs; brief DoITT's BTOP team on program status; serve as liaison for partners on the grants; communicate updates, changes, issue identification and resolution to business partners; ensure partners are meeting project plan deadlines; oversee the scheduling of meetings with business partners to discuss project status, budget, and other related program issues; manage the maintenance for all program documents; provide program management services related to any audits
of the program; provide back-up management for concurrently running programs; prepare senior level technical reports for executive management; and manage special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualification Requirements
1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology,
sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting,
economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal
management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity.
Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Essential Skills
The preferred candidate should possess the following: A Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience in federal grant program management; ability to demonstrate leadership on complex projects; ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and detail oriented; demonstrated experience working with technical and non-technical staff; exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project; outstanding
collaboration and team building skills; strong written and verbal communications skills; excellent analytic, organization, presentation and facilitation skills;
ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines; and the ability to interface with executive level management and give senior level presentations.

Category:Management / Directors / Executive Directors

Salary: $54,740/$59,032-$85,000

Contact Info:Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #88501
-or-
If you do not have access to a computer, please mail resume indicating JVN # to:
Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) Recruitment Office - 75 Park Place - 9th Floor - New York, NY 10007