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AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $69057 to $87351 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include but are not limited to:

Assistant Business Officer, SG-23
Associate Crime Victims Program Monitor, SG-23
Housing Specialist 2, SG-23
Senior Purchasing Agent, SG-23

OR

Eligible for a 52.6 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include but are not limited to:

Associate Administrative Analyst, SG-23
Associate Budgeting Analyst, SG-23
Human Resources Specialist 2, SG-23
Legal Affairs Specialist 3, SG-23
Office Services Manager, SG-23
Program Research Specialist 3, SG-23

OR

Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for Contract Management Specialist 2 in Albany. Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for the Contract Management Specialist 2 in Albany need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.

Duties Description The selected candidate will work on OTDA commercial contracts and procurement to perform higher level contract and procurement work. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Supervise and provide guidance to Contract Management Specialist 1's and Trainees;
• Assist program areas in the planning of procurement timeframes;
• Coordinate and/or participate in the development, review and analysis of Request For Proposal’s (RFP’s) and Information for Bids (IFB’s) to ensure all financial, contractual and administrative requirements are satisfactorily addressed;
• Promote Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) participation in OTDA procurements and contracts;
• Review technical and review/develop cost proposal evaluation instruments that are consistent with NYS procurement policies and laws;
• Participate in the evaluation and analysis of financial proposals and administrative requirements in order to establish financial rankings and support contractor selection;
• Assist with contract negotiations;
• Review and analyze draft contracts and contract amendments and resolve contractual issues with assigned organizations;
• Coordinate the contract approval process and enter required contract transactions in the Statewide Financial System (SFS);
• Serve as a liaison with assigned OTDA organizations and other State Agencies (primarily OSC) to facilitate the procurement process while ensuring all control requirements are met;
• Work with OTDA program areas and legal to rectify contract, claims and voucher issues and ensure that contract payments are made appropriately and in a timely manner;
• Work with the Office of Legal Affairs to fulfill FOIL requests relating to contract matters.

Additional Comments A full-time, contingent-permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
**Candidates should reference posting #16-208 when submitting your cover letter or resume for this position.** If submitting your application electronically, please reference posting #16-208 as part of your subject line.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.