Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

Agency Insurance Fund, State Title Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $47925 to $80248 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County New York Street Address 199 Church Street City New York State NY Zip Code 10007 Minimum Qualifications Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title; one year of permanent, competitive class services as a Contract Management Specialist 1; or, one year of permanent competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Examples of eligible titles include, but are not limited to, for Contract Management Specialist 1: Administrative Specialist 1, Human Resources Specialist 1, Senior Administrative Analyst, Policyholder Services Representative 1, Claims Services Representative 1. Examples of eligible titles include, but are not limited to, for Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1: Administrative Assistant 1, Office Assistant 3, Program Aide. Duties Description Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1 / 2, will be responsible for all aspects of the contract/purchase processes including but not limited to: Procurement solicitations. Discretionary purchases. Seeking price quotes. State contracts, and contract negotiations. Processing requisitions and purchase orders. Reviewing and obtaining approval on program area agreements. Monitoring contact terms and expiration dates. Liaison between A/P staff and vendors to ensure all components are in place to pay invoices in a timely manner. Additional Comments NYSIF has a telecommuting policy.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibilityThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) was established in 1914 as part of the original enactment of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law. NYSIF's mission is to guarantee the availability of workers’ compensation insurance at the lowest possible cost to New York employers and to provide timely, appropriate indemnity and medical payments to injured workers, while maintaining a solvent fund. Since inception, NYSIF has fulfilled the dual roles for which it was created: to compete with other carriers to ensure a fair marketplace and to be a guaranteed source of coverage for employers who cannot secure coverage elsewhere.NYSIF is the largest workers’ compensation carrier in New York State and among the top 10 largest workers’ compensation carriers in the nation, insuring approximately 139,000 policyholders, with more than $1.8 billion in annual earned premium and over $22 billion in assets. A self-supporting insurance carrier, NYSIF operates without taxpayer funding.In addition to workers’ compensation insurance, NYSIF provides disability benefits coverage for off-the-job injuries to more than 56,000 New York employers. In 2018, NYSIF added paid family leave as a component of its disability benefits product, providing New Yorkers with job-protected, paid time away from work to care for their families.NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Eva-Rae Andrews Telephone Fax (518)437-1618 Email Address hr@nysif.com Address Street PO Box 66699 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12206 Notes on Applying Candidates should email a resume and cover letter to hr@nysif.com, indicating the vacancy post number in the subject line.