Contract Management Specialist 1, Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, (NY HELPS) Box CFO-814/03720
Education Department, State · Albany · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 17, 2026
- Salary
- $53,764 (Trainee 1), $59,994 (Trainee 2), $66,951 (Full Performance level SG-18) to $85,138 maximum
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Summary
The New York State Education Department's Office of the Chief Financial Officer seeks a Contract Management Specialist to prepare contracts, develop Requests for Proposals and other procurement instruments, and oversee contract administration. The role works under a Contract Management Specialist 2 and serves as a liaison on procurement matters with other state agencies, with responsibilities including ensuring compliance with M/WBE requirements and assisting program managers with state finance and procurement regulations.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets depending on level applied for
- Experience in negotiation with contractors and vendors, fiscal management, or contract development
- Experience with requests for proposals, contract execution, and monitoring contract terms
- Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's for five years; doctorate for six years
- Current 55b/c eligibility letter for 55b/c appointment candidates
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