Contract Management Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID #219489

New York State Thruway Authority

Albany, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53,764–$85,138 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bidding, Budgeting, Contract Management, Contract Processing, Contract Review, Documentation, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Funding, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Proposal Development, Request for Proposals (RFP), Statistics, Transaction Processing/Management, Web Browsers, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

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Date Posted 07/08/26

Applications Due07/24/26

Vacancy ID219489

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NY HELPYes

AgencyState, Department of

TitleContract Management Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID #219489

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Duties Description The Contract Management Specialist 1 duties in the Bureau of Fiscal Management (BFM) will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Review, tracking and processing of contract related transactions including new, renewal and amendment transactions
  • Receive, review and process contract related vouchers for programs
  • Receive and conduct level 1 review of vouchers for programs using a centralized voucher process
  • Communicate with program staff regarding the need for documentation and clarifications required to approve vouchers
  • Processing miscellaneous service contracts and associated payments
  • Report on transaction statistics monthly
  • Communicate with CAU Unit Manager(s) regarding transaction and funding issues
  • Work with appropriate Fiscal staff to identify and request funding for contracts
  • Work with control agency staff to address issues
  • Process all transactions in SFS
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT: Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55-B/C service in a title SG-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NY HELPS:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are:

Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1:

Four years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: 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; monitoring and review of contract terms.

Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2:

Five years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: 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; monitoring and review of contract terms.

Contract Management Specialist 1:

Six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: 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; monitoring and review of contract terms.

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.

55 B/C APPOINTMENT: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. (CC)

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

Name Human Resources / CC

Telephone 518-474-2752

Fax 518402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Ave

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

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