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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 1 day ago

Contract Management Specialist 1

Albany, NY

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Entry Level

$67K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is looking for a Contract Management Specialist 1 to join their Grants Team. The role involves developing and managing grant contracts, ensuring compliance with state policies, and providing guidance to contract staff.

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Responsibilities

Assist in development of RFPs, RFA's, Single/Sole Source Procurements, and other related financial documents for fiscal and programmatic correctness, adherence to State policy, compatibility with agency programs and goals, and availability of funds

Work closely with contract staff in OPWDD's Regional Field Offices, overseeing development of grant contracts statewide, providing guidance and assistance, reviewing complete contract packages, and submitting regional programmatic contracts for review and approval by the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the State Comptroller

Establish and monitor solicitations and contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS)

Track development of grant contracts and establish timelines to ensure all grant contracts meet Prompt Contracting requirements

Assist in development of procurement records, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidance

Perform all aspects of the Vendor Responsibility review process including reviews and determinations

Review budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact on the contract and ensure continued compliance with applicable regulations

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with program area staff within OPWDD, external approval agencies, and voluntary provider agencies

Provide guidance to agency staff on the evaluation and selection process for various procurement methodologies

Conduct administrative application/proposal reviews, facilitate technical and fiscal evaluations, and work with program staff to determine awards

Facilitate and/or participate in applicant/bidder debriefings

Qualification

Contract managementBudget managementGrant procurementRFP developmentAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

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 Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

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