CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - 60073821 - Economic Self Sufficiency Program

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • $53,500 - $63,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual agreements within the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency. The work includes drafting, coordinating, executing, and monitoring contracts to ensure effective and compliant use of state and federal funds. The role provides contract support to leadership and stakeholders, maintains alignment with applicable laws and regulations, and requires sound judgment in contract and procurement decisions. The position is based at 2415 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida. Some travel may be required. The incumbent is part of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and may be required on short notice to travel and perform disaster-relief duties, including working more than eight hours per day during such events.

Requirements

• At least one year of contract management, contract administration, or purchasing experience in a professional office environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities provided in the application must be verifiable.

Nice To Haves

• Contract management or contract administration experience with a government agency.
• Purchasing experience with a government agency.
• Experience working on procurements for a government agency.
• Completion of Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM); applicants must attach a copy of the certificate to their application or candidate profile before submission.
• Completion of Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN); applicants should attach a copy of the certificate to their application or candidate profile before submission, or provide it upon request.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contractual agreements within the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency.
• Draft, coordinate, execute, and monitor contracts.
• Help ensure the effective and compliant use of state and federal funds.
• Provide contract support to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain alignment with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Exercise sound judgment in contract- and procurement-related decisions.
• Participate in the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, when required, travel and perform disaster-relief duties.

Benefits

• 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 supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• No state income tax for Florida residents.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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