Jonathan Demera

About Jonathan Demera

Public finance professional with years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and procurement for local government and nonprofit medical center.Throughout my professional career I have reviewed the expense, revenue, and capital budgets and the procurement of several NYC agencies. At my current role I serve as the Director of Contract Administration at the Bronx County District Attorney\'s Office. I possess exceptional organization and strong interpersonal communication skills. I have experience in multitasking multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.

Experience

1. Director of Contract Administration

   Bronx County District Attorney Office

   Feb 2023 — Present · Bronx, NY, US

   Assist the ACCO in managing staff responsible for purchasing and procurement, as well as providing counsel to senior management staff regarding procurement policies.• Work with oversight entities including the NYC Comptroller\'s Office to ensure all legal contract documentation adheres to the NYC Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules, NYC Comptroller Directives, and other applicable laws and regulations.• Ensure timely approval of contract submissions from oversight entities.• Monitor and track contracts from inception through registration and subsequent payment schedules, which include reviewing proposals and negotiating adequate deliverables, contract drafting, preparing/approving requisitions and encumbrances in the Financial Management System (FMS), and tracking expense and capital expenditure for each contract.• Assist with vendor management including the vetting of vendor responsibility and performances.• Support the development of Agency standard purchasing and procurement procedures, best practices, and assist with implementing initiatives to standardize and streamline all procurement activities throughout the Agency.• Analyze and advise ACCO on complex procurement matters and vendor integrity issues regarding the Agency\'s contracting portfolio.• Attend Citywide contract meetings and update senior management staff on new developments and policies.• Spearhead special projects for the Department as assigned by the CFO and ACCO.

Education

• University at Albany

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/ Sociology

  2007 — 2012

• Baruch College

  Master of Public Administration (MPA), Policy Analysis/ Public Management

  2013 — 2015