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

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Under the supervision of the Contract Management Specialist 2, the Contract Management 1/Trainee 1/2 will coordinate procurement activities within the Department, including working with Program staff in understanding and documenting requirements for assigned procurements and consulting with Counsel’s Office on draft solicitations and contracts. Additional duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with all aspects of the contractual process, including requests for proposals, invitation for bids, request for quotes, single and sole source procurements, and contract assignments.
• Assist with contract development from the solicitation through evaluations, pre-awards the drafting of resultant contracts, and the monitoring and enforcing of contractual terms.
• Assist with coordinating all procurement activities within the Department, including working with Program staff in understanding and documenting requirements for assigned procurements and consulting with Counsel’s Office on draft solicitations and contracts.
• Work with staff in the Office of the Attorney General to secure contract approval for contract approval and the Office of State Comptroller for CRER’s and contract approvals.
• Create and review procurement materials and other related proposal documents, identify areas of concern, communicate concerns and recommendations to agency staff.
• Coordinate vendor management, such as participating in contract renewal, and vendor meetings pertaining to current or prospective procurements.
• Provide guidance to agency staff on the evaluation and selection process for various procurement methodologies.