Contract Management Specialist or Trainee; NY HELPS

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Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of

Title Contract Management Specialist 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS)

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

State NY

Duties Description Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally.

Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.
Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking four Contract Management Specialist 1s (or Trainees) to join the Division of Fiscal Management in Albany. Working primarily within the Purchasing Team, these individuals will play a key role in developing, evaluating, and reviewing contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Applications (RFAs), and other related financial documents.

They will perform routine administrative processes associated with contract lifecycle management; review contractor performance and ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions. These positions will conduct contract monitoring tasks, including managing necessary contract modifications and amendments; process contract claims and vouchers and approve/review contract payments to ensure compliance with contractual obligations; provide technical assistance and guidance to internal stakeholders and contractors regarding contract matters;

may supervise and guide subordinate staff involved