PHARMACY SERVICES CONTRACT MANAGER

Requisition No: 878825 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PHARMACY SERVICES CONTRACT MANAGER

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70063026 

Salary:  $54,476.82 - $80,000.18 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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 POSITION TITLE: Pharmacy Services Contract Manager

Pending Reclassification

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region II Pharmacy located in Raiford, Florida.

The purpose of this job is to supervise and manage the pharmacy services contract, ensuring compliance, coordinating procurement and service delivery, while supporting leadership in overseeing statewide pharmacy operations and related projects.

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

JOB DUTIES:

This position reports to the Bureau Chief of Pharmacy Services and serves as the supervisor for the Contract Management Section within the Bureau of Pharmacy Services and as the Contract Manager for the Department’s contract for pharmacy services. In addition, the incumbent assumes the responsibilities of the Contract Monitors in their absence in addition to resolving issues delegated by the Bureau Chief Pharmacy Services. This position may require occasional travel.

• Supervise the Contract Management Section and serve as Contract Manager for the Department’s pharmacy services contract, coordinating procurement, contract management, and compliance activities while maintaining communication with the pharmacy contractor.
• Oversee statewide pharmacy service fulfillment, assist in policy development and dissemination, and provide technical assistance to staff and contractors to ensure compliance with Health Services Bulletins.
• Prepare and submit reports for department leadership, legislative staff, and external authorities such as the Correctional Medical Authority.
• Collaborate with Bureau leadership and other department directors to resolve pharmacy service issues and support special projects, including budget and legislative initiatives.
• Manage pharmacy-related records, coordinate medication and supply deliveries, and foster a positive work environment with management, peers, and stakeholders; occasional travel may be required.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must be certified as a Florida Certified Contract Manager or have the ability to become a Florida Certified Contract Manager within six months of hire.
  • Read more about the requirements to become certified here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to those with experience managing contracts related to pharmacy or 5 years of experience working in the field of pharmacy.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.