OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64801891

State of Florida • FL

90d • $23 - $32

About The Position

The OPS Government Operations Consultant III position at the Department of Health involves serving as a grant manager responsible for the administration and monitoring of multiple biomedical research grants. This includes all aspects of the grant management lifecycle such as application development and submission, pre-award tasks, post-award execution and monitoring, grant reconciliation, and closeout. The consultant will work closely with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Research Officers to ensure effective execution of grants, terms and conditions, and amendments as necessary. The role also includes providing technical assistance to grant awardees, developing deliverables, preparing agreements, tracking budgets, and maintaining good working relationships with grant awardees. Additionally, the consultant will support advisory boards and committees, plan meetings, and assist with report preparation as needed. The position requires completion of specific training modules within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of data collection and analysis methods.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs and formulate policies.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM).
• Two years of professional experience in contract or grant management with a State of Florida Government Agency.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office 365 Applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a grant manager for multiple biomedical research grants.
• Administer and monitor all aspects of the grant management lifecycle.
• Work with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Research Officers on grant execution.
• Provide technical assistance to grant awardees.
• Develop deliverables and prepare agreements and amendments.
• Track and review quarterly progress reports for grants.
• Perform desk and onsite monitoring of assigned grants.
• Track grant budgets and submit invoices for payment.
• Maintain files on grants from execution to final closeout.
• Enter data into tracking logs for compliance and reporting.
• Support and represent the Division at meetings and events.
• Assist with preparation of reports and analyses for decision making.
• Provide administrative support for advisory boards and committees.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate advisory board meetings.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements).
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees