SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST - 55011725

Requisition No: 871190 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST - 55011725

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011725 

Salary:  $59,499.61 - $76,999.49 

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

233 / Procurement Services

Internal Agency

Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

Career Service

Full-Time

Contact Person: Lindsay Hudson

Contact Phone Number: 386-758-3742

Contact Email Address: Lindsay.Hudson@dot.state.fl.us

Hiring Salary Range:

$2,288.45 - $2,961.52/ Biweekly Range

$59,499.61 - $76,999.49/ 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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 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 Two

Procurement Services

1109 S Marion Ave

Lake City, Florida 32025

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Reviews the Negotiations Preparation Checklist prior to initiating negotiations. Reviews, evaluates and analyzes consultant audit package submittals. Schedules, plans and conducts contract fee negotiation meetings. Audits fee proposals and performs cost analysis for reasonableness and compliance. Prepares meetings for complex projects. Prepares complex consultant agreements, complex contract amendments (including supplemental amendments, time extensions, changes in scope of service, certification of completion) and task works orders (if required) in accordance to procedure and guidelines. Ensures that the necessary contract terms and language are included and the appropriate method of compensation is utilized. Ensures proper budget is available and secure funds commitment/ approval prior to execution of the contract document. Prepare project schedules and review procurement activities as necessary. Provide guidance to Department personnel concerning established procurement processes and policies. Prepare contracts for advertisement and ensure compliance with applicable procedures. Review Letters of Response and Technical Proposals for responsiveness and verify/ confirm consultant meets minimum qualification requirements. Develop the Request for Proposal (RFP) package and issues the RFP to the shortlisted firms as required. Review Technical Review Committee (TRC) written recommendations to the selection committee. Prepare longlist, shortlist and final selection packages for use by the Selection Committee. Properly notice shortlist and/ or final ranking. Meet with consultants as necessary to address award questions.

Oversee and coordinate the tracking and reporting of procurement actions needed to achieve scheduled and unscheduled Design Build commitments within required deadlines. Ensure that the review and approval of procurement related information by Central Office, such as planned advertisements, formal advertisements, request for proposal (RFP’s), addenda, Technical Review Committee (TRC) makeup, etc. occurs prior to its release. Ensure that Memo funds approval is obtained prior to Design Build formal advertisement. Oversee the coordination of Design Build procurement related meetings such as preproposals, Alternative Technical Concept (ATC), Technical Advisor Presentation, Page Turn, Question and Answer Session, Selection committee, etc. as required. Review and confirm the responsiveness of Design Build Firms’ submittals as it pertains to Expanded Letter of Interest (ELOI), Technical Proposals, and Price Proposals. Reviews technical proposals, ensuring all proposals are responsive and meet requirements of the RFP. Distributes proposals to the Technical Review Committee in a timely manner. Prepares evaluation criteria and distributes to the Technical Review Committee for evaluation of the short listed firms. Prepares all documentation to be presented to the Selection Committee for the selection of the design-build contracts. Posts award and/or selection results on the Contracts Administration website. Compiles all acquisitions/ contractual information in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures to prepare and execute all design- build contracts. Communicates with the contracting community effectively, both verbally and in writing. Performs quality assurance/ quality control throughout the entire design build process and on all contractual documents. Ensures all project files are maintained and kept up to date throughout the life of the contracts in a manner that provides a clear and thorough audit trail. Assists other contract administrators in the acquisition process, selection/ award process, and with all other aspects of District Contracts including preparation of contractual documents including but not limited to bid and award, asset maintenance, fast response, construction manager at risk, and emergency contracts.

Schedule conference facilities and represent the Procurement unit in conducting Scope of Services Meetings, Oral interviews and Oral presentations for Professional Services contracts. Schedule and facilitate public meetings as required. Coordinate and schedule debriefing meetings as needed/ requested.

Enters all required data into the Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) in an accurate and timely manner. Enters and maintains required information in the Florida Department of Transportation Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FDOT FACTS).

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of state procurement laws and rules.

Skills in:

• Skilled in the use of computer based spreadsheets, databases, and word processing applications.
• Skilled in reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Skilled in problem solving techniques.
• Skilled in contract negotiation techniques.

Ability to:

• Ability to interpret laws, rules, procedures, and practices related to procurement of contractual services and commodities.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate the procurement of complex projects for contractual services and/ or commodities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, plan, organize and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to research, analyze data and produce reports.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of professional experience or 1 year of professional experience and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. OR FCCN plus 2 years (public) procurement experience. Professional or Non Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year for year basis for required college education.

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.