Contract Specialist

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Staff Analyst or must have taken passed and be reachable on the Open Competitive civil service Staff Analyst list Exam #3116.


The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve as a primary owner of a portfolio of construction and operate-and-maintain contracts that support Traffic Operations. This position helps ensure contractor-delivered work moves efficiently through the full contracting process from early planning through closeout by coordinating documentation schedules payments and contract actions across internal partners and vendors. The role is well-suited for a highly organized solutions-oriented professional who is comfortable managing multiple moving pieces and driving work to completion.

About NYC DOT and the Division of Traffic Operations

NYC DOT works to support the safe equitable and sustainable movement of people and goods across New York City. Within NYC DOT the Division of Traffic Operations delivers and sustains the systems that help New Yorkers and visitors move safely and efficiently every day.

Traffic Operations manages the operation of more than 350000 street lights approximately 14000 signalized intersections roughly 90000 on-street parking spaces over 4000 automated enforcement cameras and a state-of-the-art Traffic Management Center. These roles will support the expansion and modernization of DOTs Automated Enforcement program which consists of red light speed and bus lane cameras. Work across the division spans signals and street lighting traffic management and intelligent transportation systems parking operations modeling and data analysis and automated enforcement much of it delivered through contractors and supported through effective contract planning and administration.

Responsibilities
-Own a portfolio of construction and operate-and-maintain contracts from planning through closeout keeping actions moving across each step of the process.
-Coordinate with technical leads to define scopes deliverables and acceptance requirements so procurements are ready to launch and work is verifiable.
-Build and manage procurement and contract-action schedules (renewals registrations starts modifications and closeouts) to prevent gaps in contractor coverage.
-Drive invoice review and payment processing by validating backup routing approvals and resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal reviewers.
-Prepare and track change orders and amendments by assembling documentation and coordinating cost and schedule impacts through required approvals.
-Track spending balances and key risks across the portfolio; surface issues early and support timely decisions that keep work on schedule.
-Maintain complete contract records and clear status reporting so leadership has visibility and the division remains audit-ready.
-Support additional tasks or assignments as required to meet evolving project and Department needs.



Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs./9 A.M. to 5 P.M/Monday-Friday


Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd. LIC NY 11101


This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.


All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
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Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 772855
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Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
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Qualifications :

A masters degree from an accredited college in economics finance accounting business or public administration human resources management management science operations research organizational behavior industrial psychology statistics personnel administration labor relations psychology sociology human resources development political science urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration accounting economic or financial administration or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis operations research organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration recruitment position classification personnel relations labor relations employee benefits staff development employment program planning/administration labor market research economic planning social services program planning/evaluation or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in 2 above.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in 2 above.

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1 2 3 or 4 above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However all candidates must have a high school diploma.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time