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We have an outstanding career opportunity for anAssociate Director, Business Enterprise Developmentto join a leading Company located in theChicago, ILsurrounding area.

Salary: $112,500 -$137,500

Responsibilities :

+ Manages the daily operations of the BED unit. Supervises staff in the BED unit including hiring, training, and evaluating the work of staff in the unit .

+ Recommends policies and procedures for the department and the MBE/WBE program.

+ Certifies firms as MBE/WBE and works to increase the number of firms certified by the County.

+ Participates in public outreach and community programs to promote the participation of minority and women-owned businesses in procurement contract programs.

+ Designs and implements outreach and training initiatives for internal and external stakeholders; educates internal and external agencies on the County's MBE/WBE Ordinance.

+ Reviews County Board meeting agendas to ensure accuracy and clarity regarding MBE/WBE utilization on each contract and amendment.

+ Ensures contracts are monitored effectively and reviews bid analysis forms.

+ Evaluates BED unit operations and recommends strategies and policy revisions to improve program operations.

+ Verify that vendors are compliant with utilization plans and assist with contract dispute resolution related to MBE/WBE utilization.

+ Informs applicants of non-responsive bids per the County MBE/WBE Ordinance, detailing the deficiencies.

+ Represents the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer by attending Local 73 Union meetings.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher

+ Minimum four (4) years of program management in contract administration, certification, compliance, procurement, Minority-Owned Business Enterprise management, or directly related experience OR an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.

Desired Qualifications :

+ Six (6) years of program management of contract administration, certification, compliance, procurement, Minority-Owned Business Enterprise management, or directly related experience.

+ Four years of previous management or supervisory experience.

+ Excellent analytical skills to elicit and evaluate information and draw conclusions from various sources.

+ Good interpersonal relations skills.

+ Must demonstrate the ability to be tactful and exercise diplomacy with diverse individuals.

+ Possession of excellent writing skills; ability to clearly articulate through written documents neutral analysis of investigations.

+ Excellent organizational skills: demonstrated ability to handle a heavy caseload and coordinate various projects efficiently with attention to details .

+ Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information.

+ Ability to provide strategic leadership, insight, support, and direction to support the unit's mission and goals.

+ Ability to solve complex problems that have a long-term impact on the unit and organization.

+ Ability to implement the strategic vision of a department or organization-wide function.

+ Ability to implement plans and objectives and oversee the efficiency and performance of specific processes and operations.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance