Contract Management Specialist 1/Contract Management Specialist Trainee, Central Office;

Contract Management Specialist

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Contract Management Specialist 1/Contract Management Specialist Trainee position in the Office of Financial Management, Community Budget and Financial Management Group (CBFMG). This position will ensure timely review and processing of payments to 62 counties. Under the direction of higher-level managers, the incumbent will administer contracts and procurements for community-based mental health services throughout New York State.

Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review, process, and monitor/track assigned workload by using internal databases, the Statewide Financial System (SFS), the Aid to Localities Financial System (ALFS), project management tools, and SharePoint records as required.
• Review proposed contracts for fiscal and programmatic correctness, adherence to State policy, compatibility with agency programs and goals, availability of funds, and appropriateness of rates.
• Conducts cost evaluations and prepares or assists with the preparation of cost evaluation reports.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides guidance, technical assistance, and training to agency staff and/or local providers to facilitate the contract processes, ensuring all control requirements are met.
• Reviews budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact on the contract and to ensure continued compliance with applicable regulations.
• Recommends improvements to contract management related office policies and procedures.
• Contact agency staff to review contract preparation and award requirements.
• Create and maintain relationships with fiscal agents representing provider agencies (sub-recipients and contractors).
• Maintain correspondence and documentation related to contracts including monthly spenddown sheets.
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders (OMH staff and providers) regarding contracts and payment process, obtain various contract documents, and participate in outreach and training efforts, both internally and externally.
• Monitor contract process and assist with contract extensions.
• Problem-solve with PD, PI and others on contract-related issues.
• Document major or difficult issues or problems and refer them to higher level staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The starting salaries for this position are outlined below. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.

• $53,764 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14)
• $59,994 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16)
• $66,951 (Full Performance level SG-18)