Contract Management Specialist 1 (SG-18), Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-16), Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item# 01766

Duties

Aid in performing a variety of activities related to contractual, administrative, and fiscal management services. Duties may include serving as an agency liaison, providing technical assistance, negotiating, developing, preparing, implementing, processing, and tracking contracts; auditing and processing contract claims and vouchers; reviewing and approving contract payments; offering guidance, technical assistance, and training to agency staff; and evaluating Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), or Sole/Single Source Procurements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience managing contracts and related budgets, including 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; and monitoring and review of contract terms for Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1.
• Five years of experience managing contracts and related budgets, including 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; and monitoring and review of contract terms for Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2.
• Six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets, including 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; and monitoring and review of contract terms for Contract Management Specialist 1 (SG-18).

Education Substitution

An associate's 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 degree may substitute for six years of experience.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. For 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 transfer to a Contract Management Specialist 1 (SG-18), you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.

Additional Comments

Preferred qualifications include the ability to read and comprehend documents, compare documents to laws, rules, and regulations for conformity, and communicate contract requirements to agency staff.

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

OSC Benefits

• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas