Deputy Director, External & Legislative Affairs (OM/WBE)

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Job Description: *This position is detailed to the Mayor's Office* Organization Profile: The Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM/WBE) was created to address income inequality across the city and to address the disparity in City contracts awarded to certain ethnic and gender groups and the City’s overall representation in City contracting. OM/WBE is responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination, and accountability for the City’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). It serves as a one-stop-shop for M/WBEs interested in doing business with the city and its agencies. Job Description: Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Business Diversity Officer of External Affairs, the Deputy Director of External & Legislative Affairs, is an instrumental part of the Office’s leadership team. In addition to advising senior leadership and providing guidance to staff, the Deputy Director helps to define the strategic vision for the external and legislative affairs portfolio and provides key support in setting overall programming on current and new initiatives. Moreover, the Deputy Director helps to ensure that day-to-day operations is coo...