CONTRACT ANALYST III - 55009251

Requisition No: 854217 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONTRACT ANALYST III - 55009251

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009251 

Salary:  $47,806.55 - $61,867.30 

Posting Closing Date: 06/16/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 524 / Procurement Services Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Cassie Hyatt

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: casandra.hyatt@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,838.71 - $2,379.51 /biweekly range / $47,806.55 - $61,867.30 /annual range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Contract Analyst III

District Five/Procurement Services Office

This position plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing procurement activities and contracts for transportation-related projects and services. This is a mid- to senior-level role that involves a mix of administrative, analytical, and compliance responsibilities.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

District Five

Procurement Services Office

719 South Woodland Boulevard

DeLand, Florida 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$47,806.55 - $61,867.30

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Implement procurement processes necessary to acquire commodities and contractual services through Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Single Source, and Exempt methods of procurement. Implement contracting principles, procedures and processes related to the preparation and review of solicitation documents, posting of contract advertisements, negotiations, contract documents, vendor’s quotes/bid proposals/replies, contract award, contract renewals, contract modifications, extensions and close-outs. Verify funds availability at time of advertisement and execution. Coordinate the preparation of solicitation documents and addendums. Confirm the responsiveness of vendor’s responses. Timely prepare completion of contracts, modifications, renewals and closeouts, as applicable. Communicate vendor’s issues as required by procedure. Guide contract managers on proper contracting processes. Ensure that contract managers take the appropriate training/certification as required by the Department of Financial Services.

Coordinate the scheduling of Technical Review Team meetings, Selection Committee meetings, pre-bid/pre-proposal/reply to meetings, oral presentations, negotiations, reading of technical scores, and price proposal openings in accordance with procedure. Participate in statewide meetings, conferences and training, as required, to perform job responsibilities.

Ensure that contract activity, documentation and information are timely and accurately recorded into the various business data management systems, as required, i.e. Vendor Bid System (VBS), My Florida Marketplace and the Florida Accountability Tracking System (FACTS), etc.

Assist with procedure reviews and implementation.

Coordinate procurement and administrative actions with the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EOO) to encourage utilization of qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and small business firms.

Assist with coordinating and presenting regularly scheduled meetings designed to inform vendors how to do business with the department. Assist in establishing work unit objectives and action plans. Participate and provide administrative and outreach support services that result in utilization of qualified DBE, MBE and small businesses.

Participate in contract mediation and protest settlement actions by compiling, organizing and submitting protest information as directed. Participate in good faith effort committee meetings and depositions regarding protests as required. Coordinate and provide status of protest information to Florida Department of Transportation staff and appropriate contractors as required.

Coordinate project/contract managers’ training on several aspects of procurement.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• State procurement laws and rules.

Skills in:

• Use of computer based spreadsheets, databases and word processing applications.
• Reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Problem-solving techniques.
• Contract negotiation techniques.

Ability to:

• Interpret laws, rules, procedures and practices related to procurements of contractual services and commodities.
• Plan, develop and coordinate the procurement of complex projects for contractual services and/or commodities.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently, plan, organize and prioritize assignments.
• Research, analyze data and produce reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of non-professional or professional business experience.
• Post-secondary education can substitute for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or Engineering Intern (E.I.) license can substitute for 2 years of experience. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.