Contract Management Specialist 1/ Contract Management Specialist Trainee, Central Office;
Mental Health, Office of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 8, 2026
- Salary
- $69,964 to $88,970 Annually (Full Performance level SG-18); $56,183 (Trainee 1); $62,694 (Trainee 2)
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Summary
The Office of Mental Health seeks a Contract Management Specialist to administer contracts and funding for community-based mental health services across New York State. Working in the Office of Financial Management, the incumbent will review contracts for fiscal and programmatic correctness, conduct cost evaluations, monitor compliance, and provide technical assistance to agency staff and providers. This is a full-time position based in Albany with telecommuting available.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets (depending on level)
- Experience in contract negotiation with contractors and vendors
- Experience in fiscal management including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting
- Experience in contract development including requests for proposals
- Experience in contract execution and monitoring/review of contract terms
- Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's degree for five years
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