Contract Management Specialist 1 (NY HELPs)

Information Technology Services, Office of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Information Technology Services in Albany is seeking a Contract Management Specialist 1 to support contractual functions for the Vendor Sourcing Management Organization. The traineeship leads to permanent appointment and involves handling IT product/service purchases, requisitions, and vendor management.

The role supports contract development and amendments and is part of the NY HELPS Program, with eligibility for 55b/c encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Professional experience managing contracts and related budgets.
• Experience in contract negotiation, fiscal management, contract development, or contract monitoring.
• One year of permanent competitive service in a related position (for direct appointment).
• 55b/c eligibility encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manages IT product and service purchases for the organization.
• Processes requisitions and purchase orders.
• Manages vendor relationships and performance.
• Assists with contract development and amendments.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Contract development

Contract monitoring

55b/c eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

This Contract Management Specialist 1 position supports contractual functions for the Vendor Sourcing Management Organization within the Office of Information Technology Services in Albany. The role involves managing IT product and service purchases, processing requisitions and purchase orders, vendor management, and assisting with contract development and amendments. It is part of the NY HELPS Program and offers a traineeship opportunity leading to permanent appointment.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Professional experience managing contracts and related budgets
• Experience in contract negotiation, fiscal management, contract development, or contract monitoring
• One year of permanent competitive service in a related position (for direct appointment)
• 55b/c eligibility encouraged