Overview
Responsibilities
The Contract Processing Specialist III position will work in the Office of Administration and Contract Management, which is a very busy office within the AIDS Institute that oversees the administrative and fiscal process for all contracts and payments that go through the NYS DOH and Health Research, Inc. This position will work closely with contract managers and contractors on getting contracts and modifications developed and approved and vouchers submitted and paid. The position will work in a contract database and various grants and financial management systems daily. Duties include but are not limited to performing a comprehensive review of contract budgets and corresponding payments, providing technical assistance to contractors and contract managers, tracking contracts and payments, and assisting in performing fiscal monitorings. The incumbent may perform other appropriate related duties including supervising staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of fiscal or accounting experience; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and three years of fiscal or accounting experience; OR five years of fiscal or accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on contracts in an administrative/fiscal capacity. Experience in reviewing and processing contract budgets and reimbursement vouchers, including the review of supporting fiscal documentation to ensure contractor compliance of fiscal and administrative requirements. At least one year of experience using a financial management system. Experience using a grants management system.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel, up to 25% of the time, will be required.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
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About Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
