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

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Date Posted 07/01/26

Applications Due07/15/26

Vacancy ID218911

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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)(NYHELPS) Item# 01766

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 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 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Duties Description Assist in the performance of a wide variety of activities associated with contractual, administrative, and fiscal management services. The duties might include serving as an agency liaison person; providing technical assistance; negotiating, developing, preparing, implementing, processing, and tracking contracts; auditing and processing contract claims and vouchers; reviewing and approving contract payments and assuring that they are in accordance with contract terms; providing technical assistance; evaluating Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), or Sole/Single Source Procurements; and supervision of staff.

Contact Management Specialist 1 / Trainee 1-2 for the Office of the State Comptroller, Bureau of Contracts, will perform a wide range of contract audit activities, including reviewing procurements and other related financial documents, recommending contract transactions for approval or non-approval, provide guidance, technical assistance and training to agency staff and assist with the development of audit guidelines and standards for contract transaction reviews.

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:

• 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.

For appointment to the Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, you must have:

• 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.

For appointment to the Contract Management Specialist 1 (SG-18), you must have:

• 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.

Education Substitution:

• An associates degree may substitute for two years of experience listed above
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience listed above
• A master's degree may substitute for five years of experience listed above
• A doctorate degree may substitute for six years of experience listed above

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.

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.

55b/55c Program appointment:

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)

Traineeship salary information:

The position may be filled at the Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($53,764), Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance Contract Management Specialist 1 SG-18 ($66,951) based on the candidate's education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.

Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Contract Management Specialist 1 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/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.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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
• And much more

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

Name Jaylin Frese

Telephone (518) 474-1924

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 stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=VU

Reference Item #01766-JCF on your cover letter for proper routing.

Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:

Division Contact: Dana Pickett

Email Address: ooo_staffing@osc.ny.gov

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