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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 1 day ago

Contract Management Specialist 1 (2 Vacancies)

Albany, NY

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $54K/yr

2+ years exp

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Contract Management Specialist 1. The role involves reviewing, tracking, and processing contract-related transactions and issues, as well as working with control agency staff and processing transactions in the Statewide Financial System.

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Responsibilities

Review, tracking and processing of contract related transactions including new, renewal and amendment transactions

Receive, review and process contract related issues for programs

Process miscellaneous service contracts and associated purchase orders

Work with control agency staff to address issues

Process all transactions in the Statewide Financial System (SFS)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract managementFiscal managementNegotiation skillsBudget managementContract developmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level

A bachelor's or higher degree

A bachelor's degree and one year of 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

A bachelor degree AND two years of 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; OR bachelor's or higher degree and completion of a two-year traineeship

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience

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

Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement

Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)

Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request

Benefits

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.

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.

Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

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.

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.

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978

Albany, New York, USA

10001+ employees