Contract Processing Specialist III - Health Research : Job Details

The Contract Processing Specialist III position will work in the Office of Administration and Contract Management, which is a very busy office within the AIDS Institute that oversees the administrative and fiscal process for all contracts and payments that go through the NYS DOH and Health Research, Inc. This position will work closely with contract managers and contractors on getting contracts and modifications developed and approved and vouchers submitted and paid. The position will work in a contract database and various grants and financial management systems daily. Duties include but are not limited to performing a comprehensive review of contract budgets and corresponding payments, providing technical assistance to contractors and contract managers, tracking contracts and payments, and assisting in performing fiscal monitorings. The incumbent may perform other appropriate related duties including supervising staff.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of fiscal or accounting experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of fiscal or accounting experience; OR five years of fiscal or accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on contracts in an administrative/fiscal capacity. Experience in reviewing and processing contract budgets and reimbursement vouchers, including the review of supporting fiscal documentation to ensure contractor compliance of fiscal and administrative requirements. At least one year of experience using a financial management system. Experience using a grants management system.

Conditions of Employment: Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel up to 25% of the time will be required. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available. HRI participates in the E-Verify Program. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.