Finance & Contracts Professional
About The Position
Are you detail-oriented with a strong foundation in contract administration and procurement? Join Sarasota County Government in a dynamic role supporting the development, administration, and monitoring of General Services term contracts. You’ll play a key role in the eGenda process, assist with sourcing essential goods and services, and help ensure contracts are managed with accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding career serving the Sarasota County community! Manage and administer non-competitive procurements from initiation through completion for the General Services Department. Serve as General Services’ sourcing agent and team contributor for non-competitive agreements. Maintain accurate procurement records and manage the eGenda process, including reports and materials for Board/County review. Act as Administrative Agent for assigned General Services term contracts. Prepare, review, and ensure contract documents comply with County and State legal requirements. Develop bid and solicitation materials, including specifications, forms, timelines, and implementation processes. Negotiate contract terms, manage performance, ensure compliance, and resolve contract-related issues or disputes. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners. Monitor budgets, spending trends, contract caps, and risks; report changes and ensure ongoing compliance. Support business operations through budget planning, process improvement, reporting, and backup procurement assistance.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field AND three (3) years of professional experience. -OR- Bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field AND one (1) year of professional experience. -OR- Five (5) years of professional-related experience can be substituted for the degree at management's discretion.
- A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.
- Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.
Nice To Haves
- Previous contract management experience.
- Strong understanding of government procurement processes and regulations.
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to collect and analyze financial data and budgeting experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and administer non-competitive procurements from initiation through completion for the General Services Department.
- Serve as General Services’ sourcing agent and team contributor for non-competitive agreements.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and manage the eGenda process, including reports and materials for Board/County review.
- Act as Administrative Agent for assigned General Services term contracts.
- Prepare, review, and ensure contract documents comply with County and State legal requirements.
- Develop bid and solicitation materials, including specifications, forms, timelines, and implementation processes.
- Negotiate contract terms, manage performance, ensure compliance, and resolve contract-related issues or disputes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
- Monitor budgets, spending trends, contract caps, and risks; report changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Support business operations through budget planning, process improvement, reporting, and backup procurement assistance.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
