Health Program Administrator II

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Program Administrator II will work within the New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute's Office of Administration & Contract Management's (OACM) Contract Management. The incumbent will oversee non-competitive procurements, state purchasing/travel, and state funding and reporting functions. Responsibilities also include management of contract and payment activities. Duties will include working closely with applicable staff in the planning, development and implementation of a wide range of HIV/AIDS, STD, Hep C, LGBT Health, and Drug User Health services and programs; developing non-competitive contract requests; providing program oversight of purchasing and travel requests; reviewing and approving contracts and payments for miscellaneous/vendor contracts; developing guidance documents and procedures; working closely with applicable staff on the management of state funding activities such as cash management, projections, assignments and reporting; and other appropriate related duties.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience in the administration of personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience.
• At least two years of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years managing the administrative and fiscal components of contracts.
• Experience in providing technical assistance and guidance.
• Experience analyzing and reviewing financial documentation to support expenses submitted on vouchers and/or invoices for allowable and appropriate costs.
• At least one year of experience working on contracts and budgets.
• Experience with purchasing requests.
• Experience with managing funding or finances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee non-competitive procurements, state purchasing/travel, and state funding and reporting functions.
• Manage contract and payment activities.
• Work closely with applicable staff in the planning, development and implementation of a wide range of HIV/AIDS, STD, Hep C, LGBT Health, and Drug User Health services and programs.
• Develop non-competitive contract requests.
• Provide program oversight of purchasing and travel requests.
• Review and approve contracts and payments for miscellaneous/vendor contracts.
• Develop guidance documents and procedures.
• Work closely with applicable staff on the management of state funding activities such as cash management, projections, assignments and reporting.
• Perform other appropriate related duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees