CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - ESS Program 1

Requisition No: 823289 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - ESS Program 1

Position Number: 60067195 

Salary:  $53,500 minimum. 

Posting Closing Date: 02/22/2024 

THIS IS AN OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

 

Multiple positions available.

 

CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST– Economic Self Sufficiency Program

Department of Children and Families

Class title: Government Operations Consultant II

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.

The selected candidate will be required to work at the office location.

Location: 2415 N. Monroe St., 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 to be determined, based on experience. Minimum $53,500.

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 one year of work experience in a professional office environment.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university OR four (4) years of equivalent work experience.
  • Note: Be prepared to provide a copy of your degree/diploma or request official transcripts from your school in a sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted. All documents must be in English, clear, and legible, showing all signatures and pertinent details. Foreign degrees must be validated by a third party to meet the US equivalency requirements. All costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

 

Preference will be given to applicants who have: 

• 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.
• Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) applications (i.e., Buyer, Sourcing, Vendor Information Portal, etc.).
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• At least one year of contract management experience.
• Contract Management experience with any State of Florida Government Agency.
• Experience working on procurements for a State of Florida 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.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION -

This is a highly responsible position developing, coordinating, managing, executing, tracking, and monitoring contractual agreements for the Department of Children and Families (Department) Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency; providing contract support and directing a consultative program to ensure federal and state funds are accurately and effectively used and controlled. Incumbent must exercise independent judgement in developing procurement and contractual agreements, providing services impacting the program office and providing support to strategic partners; Serves as a participant for team assignments, process improvements and special projects.  Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are required.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Manages assigned contracts and agreements which includes the oversight and enforcement of contractual terms and conditions, developing, reviewing, and processing agreements, amendments, formal and informal procurements of goods and services in support of the program areas.
• Collaborates with contract and grant managers to provide consultation, direction, technical and administrative assistance.
• Interpreting policies and procedures, researching and compiling information necessary for developing agreements and documents.
• Reviews required contract related documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews, approves, and processes invoices for payment processing ensuring agreement terms, conditions, and expenditures are compliant with agreement requirements and requirements and procedures specified in the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Reference Guide for State Expenditures in F