NYS Office of Information Technology Services · 2 weeks ago
Contract Management Specialist 1 (NY HELPs) - 10432
Albany, NY
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe NYS Office of Information Technology Services is seeking a Contract Management Specialist 1 to oversee the agency's contract portfolio. The role involves vendor outreach, fiscal management, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
No H1B
Responsibilities
General administrative oversight of the agency contract portfolio
Provide guidance of agency spending through appropriate control systems and/or agencies including ITS, DOH, OSC, DOB, and SFS
Act as the liaison to the Division of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses and Division of Service-Disabled and Veteran Owned Businesses and monitoring of agency purchasing to achieve and exceed goals
Perform routine administrative processes associated with agency contracts and review contractor performance and compliance
Perform contract monitoring tasks including addressing any necessary contract modifications
Publish contract and procurement requirements for bidders
Develop, evaluate, and/or review contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Requests For Qualifications (RFQ’s), Requests For Information (RFI’s), Requests for Application (RFA’s), Sole/Single Source Procurements, and other related financial documents
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Professional 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
Master's and higher-level degrees will substitute for one year of required experience
Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): bachelor or higher degree
Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience
Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18: bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience
Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as a Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18, OR in a position at G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law
Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or are current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 12 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law
Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree or higher AND have 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18
Preferred
Budgeting experience
Expertise in New York State governmental affairs
Non-profit grant administration
Experience in the field of domestic violence service provision
Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
Company
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is transforming how State government delivers services to New Yorkers and local governments.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Moore
CTO, Enterprise ITS - WorkPlace Solutions - Nano Tech
Venkatesh Nattanmai
Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Service Delivery
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