Contract Management Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 87056, ...

NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Contract Management Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 87056, 90727 Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Division of Administration - Fiscal Management Group - Bureau of Contracts 28th Floor - Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Duties Description The Contract Management Specialist 1 will be responsible for a variety of procurement, contract, review, compliance and reporting tasks to support the Bureau of Contracts operations and the Department of Healthu2019s Mission. Assignments may include, but are not limited to based on area of hire: u2022Performing Contract Processing functions which include reviewing documents for accuracy and consistency and sending for approval to multiple places when ready. This could be for services, commodities or grant contracts.u2022Performing preliminary review of single/sole source requests. u2022Providing a summaries and recommendations on procurement and contract transactions. u2022Reviewing contract budgets and work plans for completeness and accuracy. u2022Monitoring Bureau Mail Accounts and triaging questions to other unit staff, as appropriate. u2022Reviewing Non-Profit Contractor Document Vaults for compliance with an established checklist of required documents.u2022Reviewing Vendor documentation for responsibility and completeness. u2022Working with community-based providers to obtain contract documents.u2022Performing review of claims from grantees. u2022Compiling and analyzing reports and contract information.u2022Performing a variety of reviews (such as vendor responsibility, vouchering, MWBE and SDVOB compliance). u2022Participating in outreach and training efforts, both internally and externally.u2022Attending vendor/agency networking events.u2022Performing Vendor reach out calls to obtain necessary information and documents for contract completion.u2022Performing contract eligibility reviews to ensure the MWBE/SDVOB goals are reached on goal carrying contracts. u2022Performing other appropriate related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Contract Management Specialist 1, SG18 OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Contract Management Specialist 1, SG18, Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, NS, or Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, NS.The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1: Four years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; monitoring and review of contract terms.Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2: Five years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; monitoring and review of contract terms.Contract Management Specialist 1: Six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; monitoring and review of contract terms.An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bacheloru2019s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have the following knowledge, experience and skillset: Knowledge: - NYS procurement guidelines, policy and procedure.- NYS OGS, MWBE and SDVOB programs- Division of Budget guidelines and State Finance Law.Experience: - Project Management - Procurement, Account Payable and Budgeting - Use of the Statewide Financial System (SFS).Skillset:- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. - Ability to work well with a team and manage multiple competing priorities is required- Strong written and verbal communication skills Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System u2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentials u2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Healthu2019s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Group Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address Address Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference SCD/CMS1/87056,90727 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/CMS1/87056,90727, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Created: 2026-01-29