68064995 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III / PROCUREMENT LIAISON

Requisition No: 849433 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064995 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III / PROCUREMENT LIAISON

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064995 

Salary:  $2,230.77 - $2,500.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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Government Operations Consultant III / Procurement Liaison

Office of FX Program Administration (FXPA)

State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL or AHCA Field Office locations

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This position will serve as a Purchasing Liaison within the Office of FX Program Administration, responsible for managing and supporting procurement activities using SAP Ariba On-Demand (AOD). This position supports purchase order activities for the Office of FX, ensuring compliance with state purchasing regulations, facilitating vendor coordination, and optimizing procurement processes through the Ariba platform. The key responsibilities for this position are listed below.

Procurement & Compliance:

• Serve as the liaison between the Office of FX and the Agency's procurement office, vendors, and IT staff to facilitate IT-related purchases.
• Facilitate the procurement of IT hardware, software, and services, ensuring compliance with state purchasing regulations, including SAP Ariba On-Demand (AOD) and State Term Contracts..
• Prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs), purchase requisitions, change orders, renewals, and sourcing requests within Ariba.
• Process receipts of commodities and services for invoice processing.
• Review, approve and submit invoices to ensure all required documentation is included and correct financial codes are used.
• Work with FX and Module Vendor staff to identify and define technical specifications for purchases
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports for auditing and compliance tracking.
• Assist with budget tracking and expenditure reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Other:

• Assist in the development of documents and templates, editing and quality assurance functions to support FXPA procurement and contract management staff in the development of consistent contracts and procurements.
• Perform quality reviews of vendor deliverables for adherence to FXPA standards.
• Assist in the review, escalation and remediation of FXPA project risks, issues and action items, as needed.
• Provide assistance and expertise to FXPA vendors in the use of Program templates, standards, tools and techniques.
• Facilitate meetings, with an understanding of the common objectives and documenting and distributing meeting minutes, as needed. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of State contracting policies and procedures.
• Skilled in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) in terms of Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, required documentation and Invoicing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement reporting tools.
• General understanding of the State Accounting Laws, policies, rules, and procedures and how they relate to the MFMP application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in developing, reviewing, and issuing purchase orders utilizing MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) in Ariba on Demand (AOD)

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• IT Procurement experience
• Experience with staff augmentation and/or management consulting services scope development
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)

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 employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;
• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;
• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;
• Career advancement opportunities;
• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;
• Training and professional development opportunities;
• And more!

Contact Person: Angela McKenny 850-412-4812

Message from the Office of Health Care Connections (FX)

Do you want to impact people’s lives with your work? Do you want to be a part of a team that works hard and supports your efforts? Come work at FX!

FX (Florida Health Care Connections), is a transformation to ensure our Agency’s mission of Better Health Care for All Floridians continues for generations to come. Come join us and …

• Jump into the front end of creating and implementing innovative solutions for Government Healthcare programs;
• Take part in one of the largest transformation initiatives in Florida’s history and make a lasting impact for millions of people statewide;
• Enjoy working with a team known for their diligence and collaboration and perceived as a leader among similar programs in the nation;
• Enjoy benefits offered as a State of Florida employee, including health insurance options; pension and investment retirement plans; and sick and annual leave

Learn more at: https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/florida-health-care-connections-fx

Thank you for your interest!

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.