NY HELPYes

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleContract Management Specialist 1 (SG-18), Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2 (Equated to SG-16), Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 (Equated to SG-14), (NY HELPS) Item #175649

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
For appointment to the Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, you must have:
• A bachelor's degree or higher.

For appointment to the Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, you must have:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher AND one year of professional experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contracts 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
• A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a related field

For appointment to the Contract Management Specialist 1 (SG-18), you must have:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contracts 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
• A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a related field AND one year of professional experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contracts 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.

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, salary grade (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.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.

55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Duties Description Under the general direction of a Contract Management Specialist 2:
• Publish contract and procurement requirements for bidders.
• Develop, evaluate 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 routine administrative
• Perform routine administrative processes associated with the contracts, review contractor performance and compliance.
• Perform contract monitoring tasks including addressing any necessary contract modifications and contract amendments
• May supervise clerical or paraprofessional staff.

Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to read and comprehend documents
• Ability to compare documents to laws, rules and regulations for conformity
• Ability to 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jaylin Frese

Telephone 5184741924

Fax (518)-486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/contract-management-specialist-1-trainees/122425, no later than June 15, 2025.

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Reference Item #175649- JCF on your cover letter for proper routing.