CONTRACT MANAGER - 67072483

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

92d•$52,000 - $59,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a designated Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ (APD) employee responsible for enforcing the performance of contract terms and conditions and serves as primary liaison with contracted providers for all assigned contracts and agreements. The position serves as an APD Contract Manager and is responsible for the planning, development, execution, coordination, management, and closeout of all assigned contracts and agreements related actions and documents. This position supports the APD Contract Administrator and the Agency in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies and procedures pertaining to contracts. This position requires the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and/or as a team leader to achieve common goals in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism. This position requires independent decision-making within parameters of established laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Travel is required on a as needed basis to multiple locations throughout the State of Florida for work purposes.

Requirements

Experience in contract management.
Valid driver’s license or other efficient means of transportation to travel as needed basis to multiple locations throughout the State of Florida for work purposes
Understanding of contract and procurement laws, rules, regulations, and related Agency policies and procedures.
State building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related requirements.
Principles, techniques, materials, and equipment used in building construction.
Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
Collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations and solutions.
Document workflow and other activities relating to improvement of operational and management practices.
Organize information into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents and other written and visual materials.
Conduct research.
Utilize problem-solving techniques.
Work independently and/or as a team member.
Apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
Efficiently plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Communicate effectively.
Establish and maintain working relationships with others.
Use work related computer systems.
Monitor and inspect building projects.
Travel throughout the State of Florida for work purposes.

Responsibilities

Prepares, processes, facilitates execution, manages, and monitors APD performance-based contracts as assigned by the APD Contract Administrator.
Provides support and technical assistance to APD providers and staff engaged in contract actions to ensure ethical, effective and efficient procurement and contracting methods are utilized
Inputs and assists in maintaining contract-related information for all assigned contracts and agreements in various reporting systems such as the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) and internal Agency tracking systems.
Prepares, processes, facilitates execution, manages, and monitors APD interagency agreements as assigned by the APD Contract Administrator.
Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, training programs and strategies to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and directives.
Assists in coordinating and conducting statewide and regional/local meetings, conference calls and video conferencing with APD staff and providers on matters pertaining to contracts and procurements.
Conducts periodic contract manager file reviews as assigned and documents findings accordingly; and conducts follow-up reviews of files requiring corrective action.
Participates in training opportunities pertaining to contracts, procurements, projects and related issues.
Attend internal and external meetings as required.
Executes special projects/assignments and performs other duties as required

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 other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

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