StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleContract Management Specialist 1 (or CMS Trainee 1) - 63484

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type 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? No

County Albany

Street Address New York State of Health; Administration

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Contract Management Specialist 1 (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Contract Management Specialist 1 (G18), Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 (NS), or Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2 (NS). You may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service’s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-240 with a score of 100.0 or higher OR qualified 55B/C candidate in possession of a Bachelor’s or higher degree.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in procurement and contracting activities. Working knowledge of the requirements of State Finance Law and agency contracting practices and policies. Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Duties Description Reporting to the Administrative Officer, the incumbent of this position will function as Contract Assistant for the New York Health Benefit Exchange and will be responsible for a range of activities in support of ensuring timely procurement and contracting activities necessary to carry out the functions of the Exchange. The Exchange provides affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage to 4.6 million New Yorkers. The incumbent will perform a wide range of tasks related to procurement, contracting and authorization of payment of contractors. Duties include but are not limited to:
*Assist in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and Requests for Applications (RFA) related to the Exchange, Qualified Health Plans (QHP’s), miscellaneous consultant services and others.
* Support the Exchange by acting as procurement manager responsible for specific administrative processes including preparing required notice for the Contract Reporter; posting solicitation documents; receiving and pre-screening proposals; serving as official point of contact for potential bidders; organizing bidding conferences; receiving and coordinating responses to questions from potential bidders; distributing required information and required notices, among other tasks.
* Prepare documents summarizing the results of the procurement and selection process and assemble Vendor Award Package for review by Exchange senior management and Counsel prior to submission to control agencies including the Attorney General and the Office of the State Comptroller.
* Process vouchers for payment ensuring compliance with contract terms.
* Perform other procurement and contracting activities related to the exchange, as requested.

Additional Comments Permanent, full-time.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, JB/CMS1/63484

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume to Human Resources Management Group, JB/CMS1/63484, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or fax to (518)473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code JB/CMS1/63484 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until December 7, 2018.