Contract Specialist

Customized Assistance Services (CAS) helps Human Resources Administration (HRA) clients with health and/or mental health conditions reach their highest attainable level of functioning and self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive, integrated, individualized clinical and support services. CAS works with other components of HRA and with other governmental and non-governmental service providers to create new programs and to integrate and refine existing services so the people it serves can achieve their maximum functional capacity. The Office of Contract Services is responsible for the development, procurement, and management of Customized Assistance Services (CAS) contracts. CAS has a portfolio of six human services contracts with an aggregate annual value of nearly $100 million. The Contract Specialist is responsible for monitoring vendor performance and compliance with contractual terms and conditions. The position analyzes contractor reports and prepares summaries for CAS' senior management. Fiscal payments, including the line item and milestone payments are reviewed to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality assurance guidelines. Customized Assistance Services (CAS) is recruiting for one (1) Contract Specialist Level II to function as a Contract Specialist in the Office of Contracts, Finance and Management Planning who will: - Review financial, statistical, and administrative invoice date submitted by contracted agencies to ensure agency's procedures and contractual requirements are adhere to. - Assist in the drafting and collection of procurement, contracting and budget materials, FOIL and audit materials. - Design, implement and analyze contract management reports, to ensure contracted services are meeting programmatic and contractual requirements within established budgets. - Provide technical expertise to contractors, by explaining agency's procedures and legal and administrative requirements related to the contracts and the delivery of services. - Liaise with CAS' staff, HRA's ACCO and Finance staff, contractors, and other City, State and Federal agencies to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of contracted services. - Prepare and implement detailed project plans by identifying contract milestones and scheduling of tasks and due dates, to endure the efficient monitoring of progress of projects. Salary Range: $ 57,550 - $66,182 Work Location: 150 Greenwich Street 30th Floor NY NY 10007 Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-17:00pm (Flexible) CONTRACT SPECIALIST - 40561 Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and six months of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or 2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or 3. Education and or experience equivalent to 1" or 2" above. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.