STATE BUSINESS GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT COORD - 55002195

State of Florida

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Business Growth and Engagement Coordinator supports Florida DOT’s Small Business Certification and vendor engagement programs by leading outreach efforts, promoting small business participation, and fostering relationships with contractors and community partners. The role involves analyzing program data, developing reports, and facilitating initiatives that expand opportunities for small and emerging businesses, including match-making and compliance guidance. This position is essential to advancing equitable access, business development, and statewide economic growth.

Requirements

Knowledge of small business and vendor engagement programs, including outreach strategies and compliance requirement.
Skills in building effective working relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholder.
Public speaking adn delivering presentations to varied audience.
Using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) for communication, data analysis, and reporting.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
Ability to review and interpret data for accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
Ability to identify and implement necessary tasks or process improvements with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact with customers and stakeholders in a tactful, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Ability to travel as required to support program activities and stakeholder engagement.
Four years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work. Post-secondary education can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Researches and publishes information related to the Small Business Certification (SBC) Program, including program goals, reports, policies, and procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and engagement strategies. Prepares status updates, success stories, and trend analyses to support data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement. Promotes the SBC Program through newsletters, publications, and other media channels. Assists with the nomination process for small business achievement awards and supports various special projects that advance small business growth and participation.
Promotes the Department’s SBC and transportation vendor engagement programs to prime contractors and consultants to increase small business and vendor utilization and participation in contracting opportunities. Reviews SBC commitments and addresses utilization concerns to support equitable engagement. Provides guidance on record retention and compliance with state-level requirements. Serves as a key informational resource for internal district staff and external stakeholders. Facilitates match-making efforts between prime contractors and small business enterprises to encourage networking, collaboration, and subcontracting opportunities.
Assists Program and Contract Manager with oversight of contracts and initiatives that support small business development. This includes capacity-building efforts, access to bonding and financial assistance programs, and the development and management of a mentor-protégé program aimed at strengthening relationships between experienced firms and emerging small businesses.
Collaborates with external partners, including the Office of Supplier Development, other state and transportation agencies, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and advocacy organizations, to market and promote the SBC Program. Provides technical assistance and guidance to contractors, vendors, and department personnel to support engagement and remove barriers to small business participation.