GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60070671

Requisition No: 877916 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60070671

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60070671 

Salary:  $55-62k 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2026 

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Contract Administrator – Government Operations Consultant II

This requisition may be used to hire multiple candidates.

The Florida Department of Children and Families’ (Department) Office of Contracted Client Services anticipates the need to fill a Contract Administrator position in Tallahassee. This position does not telecommute and requires a Monday through Friday work schedule compliant with standard office hours.

This is a highly responsible and professional position providing technical assistance, support, and consultation to Department Contract Managers, Contract Manager Supervisors, and other related staff on the development and administration of Contracts and associated documents, processes, and policies. The selected candidate needs to be self-motivated, possess the ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, be a team player who takes accountability and personal ownership when delivering services throughout the Department.

This position:

• Assists with the development, review, and administration of Department contracts and related procurement documents.
• Conducts comprehensive reviews of contracts, amendments, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Performs annual Contract File Reviews and other monitoring activities to assess compliance, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert when assisting training staff in the development of training courses for contract managers, contract manager supervisors, and other Department staff on contract administration requirements, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and consultation to Department staff on contract development, contract management, compliance issues, and the interpretation and application of contracting policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract administration processes, procedures, guidance materials, and training resources to promote consistency, accountability, and effective contract oversight.
• Collaborates with program, fiscal, legal, and procurement staff to resolve contract-related issues and support the successful administration of Department contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates are required to have the following:

• At least two years of professional experience in State of Florida procurement, contract administration, or contract management.
• Experience interpreting and applying Florida Statutes, rules, policies, and procedures related to governmental procurement, contracting, and grants management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally.
• A current resumé and cover letter. Candidates who fail to submit both a resumé and cover letter will not be considered during the initial screening process. Application materials should demonstrate the candidate’s writing proficiency, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• At least two years of professional experience with the Department in procurement, contract administration, or contract management.
• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.
• Experience interpreting and applying Florida laws, regulations, and principles related to Government in the Sunshine, Open Government, and Public Records requirements.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, monitoring activities, audits, or quality assurance reviews related to contracts, grants, or procurement activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The selected candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: