Contract Management Specialist ; M-Item

Job Title

Function as a director or assistant director of an agency's contract management program or manage at least two functional areas that include multiple contract management or contract procurement teams. Supervise Contract Management Specialists 3 in the administration of a wide variety of contracts and contract related activities. Illustrative duties might include: oversee and review the development of procurement policies and procedures;

plan and budget for contracting and related program activities for the agency; resolve the most complex and difficult complaints and conflicts regarding contract execution, development, amendments, and fiscal cost reports; direct the development and implementation of training programs on procurement procedures and guidelines; represent the agency on statewide committees or inter-agency work groups related to procurement or contracting; and oversee and review the procedures for the analysis, goal setting activities, and utilization tracking of Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals.

Oversee all OSC procurement operations which support services critical to Statewide operations including State and Local Government Accountability, Abandoned Property, Statewide Payroll Services, Employee Retirement Systems, Contract and Expenditure Audit, and the Chief Information Office in a manner that is consistent with State Finance Law and New York State Procurement Council Guidelines.

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For 70.1 52.6 transfer to a Contract Management Specialist 4 (SG-64), you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-63 or above.

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Three to five years of State procurement experience, Ability to work well with supervisors, peers, and subordinates. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Strong working knowledge of SFS. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Demonstrates a positive commitment to the goals of the organization. Constructively manages interpersonal relationships. Ability to develop consensus among parties with varying perspectives.

Ability to offer alternative approaches and foster discussions of pros and cons on these alternatives.

Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so.

Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at .

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development.

We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes: A state pension with vesting after five years' service, Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents, Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care, Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), NYS Deferred Compensation plan, Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds, Holiday and paid time off, Shift and geographic pay differentials, A committed continuous learning environment, Informational Brown Bag sessions, Wellness at Work Programs to promote…