Contract Management Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 21, 2026
- Salary
- $56183 to $88970 Annually
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Summary
Contract Management Specialist serving in the Procurement Unit within the Office of Administration Finance at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. The role involves developing contracts, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and policies, conducting market research, and utilizing financial systems to administer contracts. This is part of the NY HELPS program and includes traineeship opportunities leading to permanent appointment.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets (depending on level)
- Experience in contract negotiation with contractors and vendors
- Knowledge of fiscal management including bidding, payment analysis, and fiscal reporting
- Experience in contract development and requests for proposals
- Familiarity with contract execution and monitoring 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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