Contract Management Specialist 1/Contract Management Specialist Trainee, Central Office;
Mental Health, Office of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 22, 2026
- Salary
- $66,951 to $85,138 Annually (Full Performance level SG-18); Trainee levels: $53,764 (Trainee 1) and $59,994 (Trainee 2)
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Summary
The Office of Mental Health seeks a Contract Management Specialist to administer contracts and procurements for community-based mental health services across New York State. Based in Albany, the role involves reviewing and processing payments to 62 counties, analyzing contract data, monitoring compliance, and providing technical assistance to agency staff and providers. This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, in the Office of Financial Management.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets (depending on level)
- Experience in negotiation with contractors and vendors, fiscal management, or contract development
- Knowledge of state financial systems (SFS, ALFS) and budget monitoring
- Ability to analyze data and prepare reports for stakeholders
- Strong communication and technical assistance skills for agency staff and providers
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