Contract Management Specialist

Posting Dates:
July 6, 2026
- July 16, 2026

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring a Contract Management Specialist 2 (CMS
2) in Albany, NY. The core responsibilities encompass comprehensive contract and procurement management, overseeing the entire lifecycle from the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid proposals to the awarding of contracts, managing vendor performance, and processing payments. This role also involves serving as the primary internal expert and consultant on all technical contract matters, providing guidance to management and program divisions.

A significant aspect is the supervision and development of staff within contract management, purchasing, and accounts payable units, including task delegation and performance evaluations. Furthermore, the position is responsible for developing, revising, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and state finance rules, alongside maintaining financial oversight by confirming proper fund appropriation, adequate competition, and compliance with payment laws and regulations.

Regular reporting and analysis of contract specifications and transactions for executive staff are also key duties, as is directing and supervising the Department's Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program. The role also involves improving systems for procurement efficiency, vendor communication, and decision-making, and representing the Department on interagency work groups to streamline procurement activities.

The Contract Management Specialist 2 is a permanent office‑based position conveniently situated at our headquarters, at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, NY. Our location offers easy access near the Albany International Airport and Wolf Road, with ample free parking available for all employees. This is a full‑time role, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The starting salary for the Contract Management Specialist 2 is $86,681/year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 23.

The candidate appointed to the Contract Management Specialist 2, SG‑23 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation.

Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG‑23 job rate salary of $109,650/ year!

You must be a current Department of Agriculture and Markets employee and have one year of permanent, contingent‑permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Contract Management Specialist 2, G‑23; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.

This position is designated administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law and may be filled by administrative transfer under that section. Source titles from which transfer may be made must be designated administrative and be within two salary grades or one M‑grade of the target title.

Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles…