Contract Management Specialist 2

NY HELP No Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Contract Management Specialist 2 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $88681 to $111650 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Dutchess Street Address OPWDD Taconic-Contract Hub 25 C City Wassaic State NY Zip Code 12592 Duties Description This position is with the Contract Management Unit (CMU), the CMU procures contracts for Services, Design and Construction for OPWDDu2019s thirteen districts statewide. Under the direction of the Contract Management Specialist 3, the Contract Management Specialist 2's duties will include but not be limited to:o Develop and assist with the development and/or negotiation of contracts, Project Manuals, RFPs, IFBs, RFQs, Sole/Single Source procurements and other related financial documentso Review proposed contracts for fiscal and programmatic correctness and adherence to State policyo Prepare evaluation plan in accordance with NYS Law, rules, and regulationso Conduct preliminary reports and recommendations to approve or reject contractso Review procurement records to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, and regulations are adhered to and that the proposed contracts represent the u201cbest valueu201d to New York State.o Review budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact on the contract and to ensure continued compliance with applicable regulationso Prepare reports or draft reports outlining major changes for resolution by the Contract Management Specialist 3o Draft written responses to interested parties on contract awards and contract statuso Follow up on proposed contracts throughout the approval process with internal reviewers and external approval agencies such as the Attorney Generalu2019s Office and the Office of the State Comptrollero Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to agency staff and/or potential bidder(s) to facilitate the contract and procurement processes, ensuring all control requirements are meto Provide guidance to agency staff on the evaluation and selection process for various procurement methodologies to help prevent bid protests by unsuccessful bidderso Resolve program and vendor procurement complaints/disputes and follow-up to ensure efficient delivery of services and adherence to contract termso Collaboratively develop new guidelines, policies and procedures, or changes to existing program guidelines, to streamline, monitor and control the procurement process for management review.o Develop model contracts to be used by the agency as a guideline for excellence in procurement methodologyo Assist in the development of the Design piece of the CMU Design and Construction Services Unito Oversee the expansion of the CMUu2019s contract monitoring practiceso Supervision of staff as assigned, perform the full range of supervisory dutieso Advise existing staff regarding applicable laws, rules, policies, procurement techniques and procedures. Train new staff when assignedo Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of office policies and procedures o Interact with OPWDDu2019s Counsel's Office on contractual matters as neededo Participate in meetings as requiredo Maintain a high level of customer service with both internal and external stakeholderso Special projects as assigneLinkedIn: Minimum Qualifications Promotion: one year of permanent competitive service as a Contract Management Specialist 1 and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list.Transfer:Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Additional Comments u2022 Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Mid-Hudson adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 23 ($86,681) and Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($2,000). Mid-Hudson adjustment is added to the job rate ($109,650).u2022 If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.u2022 The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.u2022 Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.u2022 All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.u2022 If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). u2022 If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email to obtain information and RA forms.u2022 Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.u2022 Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.u2022 Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.u2022 Life insurance and Disability insurance.u2022 The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.u2022 Paid Holidays and Leave: u00b0 Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. u00b0 Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. u00b0 Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.u2022 Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.u2022 Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.u2022 Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.u2022 Professional Development and Education and Training:NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteranu2019s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name OPWDD - Taconic Human Resources Telephone 845-877-6821 x3367 Fax 845-877-3851 Email Address Address Street 25 Center Circle City Wassaic State NY Zip Code 12592 Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume to the Taconic DDSO Human Resources Office. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also be sure to include the vacancy number and position title of this announcement on your resume. Please email your resume to and reference vacancy ID in your email.

Created: 2026-02-26