CONTRACT & PROJECT MANAGER - 72001781

Requisition No: 843200 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: CONTRACT & PROJECT MANAGER - 72001781

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001781 

Salary:  $69,259.06 

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2025 

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Contract & Project Manager

 Division of Telecommunications

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

The Work You Will Do:

This is a highly technical position responsible for maximizing the availability of SUNCOM telecommunications services to Florida state agencies and other eligible users. Responsibilities include planning, procurement, contract execution, and ensuring contractor compliance associated with SUNCOM telecommunications services.

 

The role involves monitoring and ensuring compliance with a contract exceeding $50 million annually. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison between contractors and division staff.

Working hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Total hours in workweek 40.

 

How You Will Grow:

DMS encourages its leaders to continually innovate and seek efficiency. Our Four Pillars represent expectations for all employees, and as a leader, you will be expected to model them. We are committed to supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects, providing opportunities to quickly gain valuable experience.

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

 

Pay:

$69,259.06

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist with the effective implementation of telecommunications contracts and assure proper performance of obligations by contractors.
• Provide assistance with contract budgets and procurement activities.
• Support the procurement process by developing Statements of Work, developing technical evaluation criteria, assisting with evaluation of vendor proposals, and guiding contract formulation, drafting, and negotiation.
• Implement quality assurance plans to provide a systematic and structured method to evaluate services and products.
• Assist in contract close out including the identification, documentation, and distribution of best practices and lessons learned.
• Develop appropriate documentation within the terms and conditions of the contracts in the event conflicts and/or problems arise, including cases of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations.
• Cooperate in drafting required audit responses.
• Provide project management for procurement and contract activities.
• Work with division staff to develop timelines and project schedules for Requests for Information (RFI’s), Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), Invitations to Bid (ITB’s), Requests for Proposal (RFP’s), and Invitations to Negotiate (ITN’s).