CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - Economic Self Sufficiency- Tallahassee

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $53,500 - $63,000 • 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.

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/

Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Requirements

• At least one year of contract management, contract administration, or purchasing experience working in a professional office environment.
• 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.
• Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
• Candidates being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
• Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former government assistance case information before completing the hiring process.

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).
• Completion of Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN).

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.
• Perform 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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed