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Florida Department of Financial Services

CONTRACT MANAGER - 67072483

Florida Department of Financial Services, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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Requisition No: 865003

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER - 67072483

Position Number: 67072483

Salary: $52,000.00 to $59,000.00 Annually

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL:

Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

NOTE:

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the APD office in the area it serves.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible employees includes a highly competitive set of benefits, including:

Annual and sick leave benefits.

Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.

State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance.

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

For more information, see www.myfrs.com.

The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate humility, hunger, and intelligence and lead others to embody the same. This includes lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self‑motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics.

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact workplace culture, our community, and the populations we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application; “see resume” will not be accepted.

Salary Range $52,000.00 – $59,000.00 Annually ($2,000.00 – $2,269.23 Bi‑weekly)

Position Summary This position serves as a designated Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) employee responsible for enforcing the performance of contract terms and conditions and serving as the primary liaison with contracted providers for all assigned contracts and agreements. The role involves planning, development, execution, coordination, management, and closeout of all assigned contracts and related documents. It supports the APD Contract Administrator and the Agency in developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures related to contracts. Independent decision‑making within established laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is required. Travel is required as needed to multiple locations throughout the State of Florida.

The Work You Will Do

Prepare, process, facilitate execution, manage, and monitor APD performance‑based contracts as assigned.

Ensure contract actions are processed and executed, maintain proper contract files, and manage contracts in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

Assess provider performance; monitor provider services; review and approve deliverables and invoices; monitor and track allocations, encumbrances, and expenditures; reconcile payments in state and agency financial systems; and conduct administrative functions such as contract closeout.

Provide technical assistance to APD providers and staff on procurement and contracting methods, provider performance, deliverable tracking, contract oversight, budget, and allowable costs.

Maintain contract‑related information in various reporting systems, such as the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) and internal agency tracking systems.

Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, training programs, and strategies to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Coordinate statewide and regional/local meetings, conference calls, and video conferences with APD staff and providers on contract matters.

Conduct periodic contract manager file reviews, document findings, and perform follow‑up reviews of files requiring corrective action.

Participate in training opportunities related to contracts, procurement, projects, and related issues.

Attend internal and external meetings as required.

Execute special projects/assignments and perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in contract management.

Valid driver’s license or other efficient means of transportation to travel as needed to multiple locations across Florida.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

Contract and procurement laws, rules, regulations, and related agency policies and procedures.

State building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Principles, techniques, materials, and equipment used in building construction.

Engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.

Ability to:

Collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations and solutions.

Document workflow and other activities related to improving operational and management practices.

Organize information into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written and visual materials.

Conduct research.

Utilize problem‑solving techniques.

Work independently and/or as a team member.

Apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to operational and management analysis activities.

Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments efficiently.

Establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Use work‑related computer systems.

Monitor and inspect building projects.

Travel throughout Florida for work purposes.

Additional Information Profile Completion

To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including work history with month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached for additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

Retiree Notice

Retirees of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) should check with the FRS regarding how re‑employment may affect current benefits. Benefits may be suspended or voided, and retirees may be required to repay all benefits received.

Direct Deposit Program

The State’s Direct Deposit Program requires all employees to electronically deposit paychecks into a designated bank account. This applies to salary and retirement funds.

All applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. Level 2 background screening includes fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks, federal criminal records checks, and may include local law‑enforcement checks. This position requires a background investigation including fingerprinting.

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