Contract Management Specialist 1/ Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)

Children & Family Services, Office of · City of rensselaer, United States

Contract Management Specialist position within the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Bureau of Contract Management. This role manages the full lifecycle of procurement and contracting activities, including development, coordination, evaluation, and award of diverse procurement types such as RFPs, RFAs, and IFBs. The specialist works as a liaison between program staff, legal teams, contract managers, and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with state finance laws and OSC requirements.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets in negotiation, fiscal management, contract development, execution, or monitoring (or substitute degree for experience per specified rati
• Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems including OCFS Contract Management System, NYS Contract Reporter, and OSC Electronic Document Submission System
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with supervisors, vendors, legal teams, and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of State Finance Law, OSC Guide to Financial Operations, and Procurement Council Guidelines
• Ability to independently manage workload and maintain organized contract and procurement files