CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (SENIOR) - 60022937 - ESS 1 1

Requisition No: 867394 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (SENIOR) - 60022937 - ESS 1 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60022937 

Salary:  $58,000-$63,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Posting Closing Date: 01/11/2026 

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THIS IS AN OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Multiple positions may be filled from this requisition.

 

CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (Senior) – Economic Self Sufficiency Program

Department of Children and Families

Class title: Operations Review Specialist

 

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.

 

Location: 2415 N. Monroe St., Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Some travel may be required.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday - Friday.

Salary range is $58,000–$63,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. 

 

The incumbent is a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief. During such events, incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours per day.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

At least two years of contract management, contract administration, or purchasing experience with a Government Agency.

A current Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM). Attach a copy of the certificate to your application/candidate profile before submitting your application or provide upon request. 

 

Preference will be given to applicants who have: 

• Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) applications (i.e., AOD-NextGen, Buyer, Vendor Information Portal, etc.).
• Formal and informal procurement experience with a Government Agency.
• A current Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN).  Attach a copy of the certificate to your application/candidate profile before submitting your application or provide upon request.

 

Role Overview:

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a highly qualified Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual agreements within the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency. This includes drafting, coordinating, executing, and monitoring contracts to ensure the effective and compliant use of state and federal funds. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities also include providing expert-level contract support to leadership and stakeholders, maintaining alignment with all applicable laws and regulations, and exercising sound judgment in contract or procurement-related decisions. The incumbent also serves as a lead worker for team assignments, process improvements, special projects, and training.

 

  Your People First Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

 

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

 

Mission:  The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient famil