Review Vacancy
TitleContracts Management Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $67104 to $83839 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Successful candidates will have a thorough understanding of procurement in NYS, demonstrating familiarity with State Finance Law and standard procurement practices. Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to skillfully draft and edit complex documents, are also expected. In addition, candidates should be:
• Adept at reprioritizing work in light of quickly shifting priorities.
• Well organized and successful at quickly completing quality work to meet short deadlines.
• Able to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Capable of thinking creatively and strategically.
Duties Description • Communicate complex procurement-related topics on to principals within the Division and Executive Chamber, as well as diverse stakeholders including: agency partners, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the State Comptroller, vendors/contractors, program staff, and the public.
• Monitor and interpret State Finance Law, procurement rules and regulations as it applies to the various procurement activities.
• Analyze, develop and provide business advice and oversight for various procurements that support the program initiatives and policy planning activities of the Division and Executive Chamber.
• Manage concurrent procurement processes to meet scheduled milestones for multiple active procurements, including:
o creation of solicitation documents with requirements (such as RFPs);
o development of evaluation criteria;
o cost analysis;
o administration of the selection process;
o contract negotiation;
o contract writing; and
o compilation of contract documents for the procurement record and outside review.
• Administer a portfolio of active contracts for the Division and Executive Chamber.
• Monitor contract activity such as consultant usage, contractor performance, and contractor compliance with terms/laws.
• Review invoices and track contract expenditures.
Additional Comments To be considered for a current or future position with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/.
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