Contract Analyst 2 (Contract Management Specialist 2)

Are you seeking an exciting career where your skills in accounting and analysis can make a meaningful difference? The Bureau of Payable Services, Contracts Unit is hiring a Contract Management Specialist 2 to help our team ensure that agreements comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal directives to keep our government working effectively for the benefit of all people in Pennsylvania. This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Under general supervision, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving or disapproving a wide range of agreements including grant agreements, amendments, construction contracts, MOUs, interagency agreements, and settlement agreements. Work involves conducting detailed analyses of agreement language, funding proposals, and payment terms; verifying appropriate approvals and documentation; ensuring budgetary and coding accuracy; and determining eligibility for renewals and adjustments. You will also work directly with agency staff to resolve discrepancies and provide guidance to ensure proper agreement structure and compliance. Additionally, the role includes posting commitments in SAP, processing agreements in agency applications, and performing special assignments. Apply now and join a team that values your skills while delivering high-quality customer service and support!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) available upon completion of probationary period.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. Please keep in mind that while this is a full-time telework position, that can change at any time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. More detail can be provided during the interview process.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Contract Management Specialist 1; or
• Two years of professional experience performing contract, accounting, or financial documentation and transactions review and analysis work, and a bachelors degree in finance, business, accounting, or a closely related field; or
• Six years of professional experience performing contract, accounting, or financial documentation and transactions review and analysis work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.