Contract Management Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)
Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 1, 2026
- Salary
- Trainee 1: $56,183 annually; Trainee 2: $62,694 annually; Full Performance Level: $56,183 to $88,970 annually
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Summary
This position manages contracts and related budgets within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's Bureau of Contract Management, focusing on MWBE and SDVOB compliance. Reporting to a Contract Management Specialist 2, the role involves reviewing procurements, tracking spending in state financial systems, resolving compliance issues, and assisting with training and quarterly reporting. The position is located in Albany and offers up to 50% telecommuting.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets (depending on level)
- Experience in areas such as contractor negotiation, fiscal management, contract development, or contract execution
- Demonstrated knowledge of NYS Finance Law, Procurement Council guidelines, and MWBE/SDVOB program requirements
- Proficiency with Statewide Financial System (SFS) and New York State Contract System (NYSCS)
- Associate degree or higher may substitute for years of experience per posted substitutions
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