Contract Management Specialist 1 (SG-18), Trainee 1-2 (NY-HELPS) - Vacancy ID# 223652
State, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 25, 2026
- Salary
- $56,183 to $88,970 annually (Salary Grade 18)
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Summary
The Contract Management Specialist 1 works in the New York Department of State's Office of New Americans, evaluating and reviewing contracts, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with state policies and regulations. The role involves developing and negotiating contracts, conducting cost evaluations, preparing reports, and providing guidance to staff and bidders on contract and procurement procedures. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Albany, NY, reporting to the Senior Contract Manager.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of contract and budget management experience (depending on appointment level), including negotiation, fiscal management, contract development, or procurement
- Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's degree for five years; doctorate for six years
- Previous experience with state grants management (preferred)
- One year of permanent service in SG-11 or higher title for transfer eligibility
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