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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 2, Ref #00424VSM

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as a Contract Management Specialist 2, OR in a position at G-21 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a position approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

Duties Description Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 4, SG-25, within the Finance, Procurement and Contracts Section, the Contract Management Specialist 2 will assist in the performance of a wide variety of activities associated with contractual, administrative, and fiscal management services. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Participate in development of procurement materials and contracts on the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) Program.
• Initiate and revise procedures to address changes in laws and regulations relating to IES projects.
• Process Tier 2 consultant staff augmentation transactions and/or Tier 2 system integration transactions for IES.
• Serve as communication liaison with ITS Program Areas and Vendors on a wide range of contract transactions.
• Maintain and update comprehensive knowledge of State procurement guidelines, statutes and procedures governing the procurement process.
• Conduct separate underlying transactions to agency contracts, including Requests for Quotes, Statements of Work or contract-specific consulting services transactions.
• Review proposed contracts for fiscal and programmatic correctness, adherence to State policy, compatibility with agency programs and program goals, availability of funds, and appropriateness of rates.
• Conduct bidder debriefings.
• Perform or supervise the performance of vendor responsibility reviews of contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare contract amendments, collaborating with Legal, programmatic and other Finance staff.
• Assist with the monitoring of contract execution, identifying and reporting on contractor deficiencies, and administering contract closeout procedures.
• Review procurement records to ensure all applicable laws, rules, and regulations are adhered to and that proposed contracts represent the "best value" to the State.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training as needed to facilitate the contract and procurement processes and ensure control requirements are met.
• Collaborate with office staff regarding State Finance Law requirements and other laws that apply to the procurement of goods and services, provide guidance regarding procurement strategies to be used for acquisitions and various procurement methodologies to prevent bid protests by unsuccessful bidders.
• Perform contract transactions, including purchase order and purchase order change transactions, in the Statewide Financial System.
• Assist in the response to internal or external audit requests or inquiries.
• Respond to questions raised by control agencies during the contract transaction approval process.
• Perform a full range of supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting. Selected candidates who are new or returning to NYS service may be required to pay for fingerprinting fees.

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

Name Louise C. Nails

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.recruitment.its@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, 26th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating that you are applying for Contract Management Specialist 2 Ref. #00424VSM. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.