GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40041013

Requisition No: 871931 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40041013

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40041013 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME / CS

POSITION LOCATION:      Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

 

Government Operations Consultant II

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of small business lending, contract management, and public-private financing programs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Support the management of contracts currently overseen by senior staff, including tracking deadlines, deliverables, and performance metrics.

 

• Act as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the Capital Access Program (CAP)
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in CAP guidelines, compliance standards, and operational workflows
• Manage lender relationships, including onboarding, training, and ongoing support—especially for high-volume partners like Accion
• Track and report on program performance metrics, ensuring timely and accurate loan processing
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and program teams to ensure contract compliance and audit readiness
• Deliver training and technical assistance to internal staff and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAP policies, procedures, and systems
• Maintain good working relationships and keep in close coordination with program managers from partnering agencies.
• Coordinate the development of business analyses, reports and presentations to facilitate making important business decisions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Proficient in Excel, word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and partners
• Experience in the administration and monitoring of State contracts and agreements
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth understanding of small business lending practices and capital access programs
• Familiarity with federal and state economic development initiatives, including SSBCI
• Working knowledge of contract management principles and public sector procurement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with lenders, partners, and internal teams
• Effective project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Capacity to build and maintain productive relationships with external partners
• Adaptability in a dynamic policy and program environment

 

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

 

Minimum:

• Must complete the Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification Training within 12 months of appointment.

• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time