Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator/Trainee (NY HELPS) – 87103
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Finance and Rate Settings
99 Washington Avenue
Duties Description This position in the Bureau of Fiscal Policy and Management supports OHIP’s procurement and contract management operations. The incumbent will develop RFPs/RFAs and competitive procurement documents, lead evaluation processes with evaluation teams, and assemble contract packages for timely OSC approval. Duties include tracking contract milestones and risks, providing technical guidance to OHIP divisions, and preparing fiscal summaries of contract activity to support budget planning and leadership decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG-18 OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG-18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS.
Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
*Substitution: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with state procurement processes. Skilled in RFP and contract development. Knowledge of OSC approval requirements. Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference CD/HPA/87103 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/HPA/87103, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.