CHIEF OF IT & SPECIAL PROJECTS - 72000064

Requisition No: 831416 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: CHIEF OF IT & SPECIAL PROJECTS - 72000064

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72000064 

Salary:  $95,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2024 

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Chief, Bureau of IT and Special Projects

Division of State Purchasing

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position serves as the Bureau Chief of IT & Special Projects in State Purchasing Division. This role manages target savings and performances for Information Technology and Special Projects procurement category groups. This position develops and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost for Information Technology and Special Projects categories.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure the efficient and effective execution of Bureau procurements including management of daily procurement functions, pre-solicitation planning, solicitation strategy development, successful solicitation launch and execution, and post-solicitation review.
• Ensure Bureau compliance with departmental policies and requirements, as well as operations and contract management standards.
• Supervise the development and implementation of consistent processes and controls within the Bureau; contribute to the effective execution of shared processes across the Division.
• Seek out and implement procurement and contract management best practices and benchmarking. Establish relevant and measureable metrics by which unit performance will be gauged.
• Ensure consistent and effective customer service provision and the quick and appropriate resolution of customer issues in order to maintain high levels of confidence in the Division of State Purchasing.
• Special projects, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of program/project management.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office products.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree or comparable experience is required.
• 5 years experience in procurement; public or private.
• Management Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing a workplace with dynamic attributes and fluid priorities.
• Experience with state procurement law and processes and the ability to apply this knowledge in support of procurement practice.
• Experience establishing an environment of financial and service accountability.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and holding vendors accountable.
• Experience motivating individuals and teams to perform at a high level and to embrace change.
• Experience providing employee and peer feedback designed to hold the organization accountable.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce.  We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses.

DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com

DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.