Contract Management Specialist 4 - StateJobsNY : Job Details

ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

Under the direction of the Special Assistant, SG-NS, within the Finance Division, VSMO Bureau, the Contract Management Specialist 4, M-4, will oversee and coordinate the work under the contracts section, ensuring Agency priorities and initiatives are carried out in accordance with NYS Finance Law and ITS policies.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide overall direction and management for the VSMO Best Value and Contracts teams.
• Oversee and review the development of policies and procedures related to RFPs and IFBs, ensuring compliance with State Finance Laws and ITS Policies.
• Direct the priorities of the agency as they pertain to RFP and IFB demands.
• Resolve complex and difficult issues and conflicts regarding contract development, execution, and amendments, engaging with vendors and other stakeholders as needed.
• Lead the development of new contracts related to the rollout of Cyber Security support for Local Entities.
• Ensure compliance, both internally and externally, for all ITS Agency contracts.
• Oversee the development and ongoing management of the new Tier 2 Staff Aug processes, procedures, and SharePoint tracking sites. This will include the Tier 2 solicitations, tracking burn rates, managing overall contract spending, and ensuring compliance with ITS staffing policies.
• Provide status reports and updates to executives as needed.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as a Contract Management Specialist 4, M-4 OR in a title at M-3/SG-29 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades or one M-grade.

Additional Comments

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

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