68063600 - OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

4d•$47,668 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives. Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida. Agency Objectives: HIGH QUALITY Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first. TRANSPARENT Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions. COST-EFFECTIVE Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high-quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers. Position Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire a procurement analyst who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment. This is a professional position which reports to the Purchasing Manager within the Agency's Purchasing section. This position is responsible for the development and/or review of formal and informal solicitations (over $35,000) to include Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposal (RFP), Invitations to Negotiate (ITN), and Requests for Quote (RFQ) to achieve the best value for the State of Florida. This includes keeping abreast of changes in law and rules affecting procurement and ensuring the review, update, development, and implementation of all Agency procurement-related practices and documents, ensuring incorporation of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

Working knowledge of State of FL laws, rules, regulations and polices related to purchasing and contract administration.
Working knowledge of industry standards and best business practices related to purchasing and contract administration.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
Skills to maintain appropriate records.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and in team environments.
Ability to establish effective working relationships.
Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
Ability to interpret Florida Statutes, Administrative Rules and Department policies.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively in stressful situations.
Ability to perform process improvements and understand the needs of the business as a whole and its strategic direction.
Ability to utilize and provide approval/direction within MFMP.
One (1) year of experience writing, reviewing, editing, and formatting professional documents.
One (1) year of experience developing, reviewing, or approving requisitions in MyFlorida Marketplace (MFMP).
One (1) year of State of Florida procurement and/or contract experience.

Responsibilities

Reviewing draft documents submitted by the requested program office to ensure that needs will be met and are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and good purchasing practices.
Meeting with appropriate program office staff, as needed, to ensure a full understanding of scope of service, program, purpose of contract, etc.
Assisting with the development of scopes of services, mandatory submission requirements, cost proposals, evaluation criteria scoring, and other related attachments.
Coordinating, reviewing, and providing the agency’s response to vendor-submitted questions.
Drafting and finalizing any addenda.
Posting solicitation-related documents to Vendor Information Portal and any other applicable site.
Evaluating mandatory requirements for responsiveness.
Conducting vendor reference checks, as necessary.
Facilitating and administering the public bid opening, vendor conference, the pre-evaluation instruction meeting, negotiation meeting with vendors (for ITN’s) and public dissemination of scores meeting.
Developing evaluator score sheets, instructions, and related documents (e.g., agenda, addenda).
Scheduling and administering the evaluation process, negotiation process, and the public dissemination of scores meeting.
Providing guidance to evaluators and negotiators.
Drafting and routing related justification, recommendation, and other award documents for approval.
Participating in settlement conferences or other meetings required in the event of vendor protest.
Meeting with the Contract Manager, Program Area, Management, and/or legal as required throughout the solicitation process.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts