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New York State Office of Mental Health · 17 hours ago

Contract Management Specialist 2, Central Office;

Albany, NY

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $110K/yr

The New York State Office of Mental Health is recruiting for a Contract Management Specialist 2 within the Office of Financial Management. This role involves supervising staff, conducting procurements, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes and policies.

GovernmentHealth CareMental HealthWellness

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise staff within the Contracts and MOUS, Purchasing, MWBE/SDVOB, Logistics and Communication, Bureau Support Services, and Inventory Management units within the BPES

Conduct procurements utilizing appropriate procurement methodologies

Ensure that work conforms to agency and statewide procurement processes and policies, as well as all applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Ensure that deadlines and timeframes established for assignments are met

Train new and experienced staff on all aspects of job to ensure effective job performance, as well as on new or revised laws, rules, regulations or policies

Coordinate and participate in the preparation of scope of work, bid quote sheets, technical/financial evaluation instruments

Develop and deliver training to a wide variety of audiences

Supervise staff in the planning and development of solicitation, contract, and documents

Complete staff evaluations, performance program development, timesheet approval, and other supervisory duties

Supervise team members in the processing and administration of a wide variety of procurement-related activities including MWBE/SDVOB reporting, SFS transactions, and Vendor Responsibility analysis

Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and identify solutions

Develop and update templates, materials, reports, instructions, and policies and procedures

Prepare reports, analyses and correspondence as required

Keep management apprised of any possible problems or delays in processing contracts or the proper administration of contracts

Represent OMH in work groups and events with other NYS Agencies

Coordinate and review all contract documents prior to publishing, award, and submission to Control Agencies for final review and approval

Propose changes to existing program guidelines or as assigned, assist in the development new guidelines

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement methodologiesNYS Finance LawSupervisionTraining developmentCritical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position

Candidates must have permanent status as a Contract Management Specialist 2, Grade 23, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law