Strategic Contract & Vendor Manager

New York State Housing Finance Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is hiring a Contract and Vendor Management Specialist in New York, NY. The role supports professional services procurements, contract administration, and vendor oversight across multiple agencies, ensuring compliance and accurate financial tracking.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience with NY state contracts or similar, with strong writing and communication skills for executive reporting and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional experience managing NY State and/or federal contracts.
• Experience in State or local government with familiarity in State and Federal contracting processes.
• Professional writing and documentation skills, including drafting, editing, and reviewing program materials.
• Analytical and technical skills including experience with database systems and Excel macros.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President of Contracts and Administration with professional services procurements and contract administration.
• Manage contract portfolio across multiple agencies, including lifecycle tracking, amendments, renewals, and closeouts.
• Support procurement activities including vendor due diligence and contract documentation.
• Review contract terms for compliance, deliverables, insurance, reporting, and payment terms.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Compliance

Financial tracking

SAP

Excel macros

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is hiring a Contract and Vendor Management Specialist in New York, NY. The role supports professional services procurements, contract administration, and vendor oversight across multiple agencies, ensuring compliance and accurate financial tracking.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience with NY state contracts or similar, with strong writing and communication skills for executive reporting and policy