CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (SENIOR) - 60050473

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
To learn more about DCF please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contractual agreements within the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency.
• Drafting, coordinating, executing, and monitoring contracts to ensure the effective and compliant use of state and federal funds.
• Providing expert-level contract support to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintaining alignment with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Exercising sound judgment in contract or procurement-related decisions.
• Serving as a lead worker for team assignments, process improvements, special projects, and training.
• Performing all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
• May be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief as a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team.
• May be required to work more than 8 hours per day during disaster events.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed