GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000370 1
State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL
•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Government Operations Consultant III role supports the implementation, administration, and oversight of Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund under the purview of FloridaCommerce’s Division of Economic Development. This role is crucial for evaluating program applications, facilitating project approvals, and conducting due diligence to ensure a significant net benefit to the state. The position involves analyzing legislation, recommending policy improvements, and collaborating with partners to provide excellent customer service.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in the management of public infrastructure and workforce contracts
- Strong leader with solid business judgment
- Strong quantitative skills
- Team oriented individual
- Excellent analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with others
- Ability to manage priorities and meet established deadlines
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to understand policies, procedures, and regulations
- Knowledge of contracts and agreements
- Skilled in financial, business and legal due diligence
- Data analysis skills
- Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
- Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
Nice To Haves
- Previous program management experience
- Previous contracting experience
Responsibilities
- Participate in every phase of the economic development project process.
- Evaluate program applications to ensure statutory requirements and policy guidelines are met.
- Play a key role in connection with the approval of economic development projects.
- Coordinate the development of business analyses, reports and presentations to facilitate making important business decisions.
- Conduct and manage financial, business and legal due diligence (e.g. credit analysis, industry analysis and competitive position).
- Evaluate projects for a significant net benefit to the state.
- Evaluate potential transactions and assist in the negotiation of such transactions.
- Prepare or review contracts and agreements for approved projects.
- Analyze state and applicable federal legislation or regulations that may impact Florida’s economic development programs and prepare briefings, as necessary, for leadership.
- Work with the Bureau Chief to recommend policies and procedures for program administration to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work cooperatively with partners and provide excellent customer service to applicants.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Career Growth
- Highly skilled, professional environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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