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AgencyCannabis Management, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 2 - VID 219404

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description Reporting under a Contract Management Specialist 3, SG27, the Contract Management Specialist 2 will be responsible for overseeing the entire contract lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring compliance with NYS regulations. This includes drafting, negotiating, awarding, and managing contracts, while proactively identifying potential risks and collaborating with program areas to achieve successful contract outcomes.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Reviews proposed contracts for fiscal and programmatic correctness, adherence to State policy, compatibility with agency programs and goals, availability of funds, and appropriateness of rates.
• Reviews procurement records to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and ensure proposed contracts represent the best value to New York State.
• Conduct, pre-bid conferences, debriefings and attend bid protests with bidders and other state agencies.
• Provides guidance, technical assistance, and training to agency staff and/or potential bidder(s) to facilitate the contract and procurement processes, ensuring all solicitation requirements are met.
• Develops model contracts to be used by the agency as a guideline for excellence in procurement methodology, recommending improvements to contract management related office policies and procedures.
• Monitor workflow processes for opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Documents major or difficult issues or problems and refers them to higher level staff.
• Drafts comprehensive program reports, components of reports, or report summaries.
• Analyzes and tracks Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) contract goals.
• Act as the agency liaison with OSC, AG, DOB on contract and related budgeting matters.
• Work with program and vendor to resolve any issues that arise.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/JY

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.