CHIEF OF MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE - 72003819

Requisition No: 854911 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: CHIEF OF MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE - 72003819

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72003819 

Salary:  $90,000 - $96,716 

Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2025 

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Chief of MyFloridaMarketPlace
Division of State Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Responsibilities:

•    Direct, mentor, and supervise the Bureau of MyFloridaMarketPlace and its service provider to ensure alignment with strategic goals of all stakeholders.
•    Establish and oversee priorities, procedures, and objectives for the organizational and technical management of the bureau, adhering to established or new governance.
•    Develop and maintain the MFMP Change Request and Bug Tracking log (SIR) and work with the bureau and service provider to review and prioritize items in the log regularly.
•    Oversee and maintain project plans to adequately plan, prioritize, organize, and accomplish assignments in alignment with program objectives.
•    Act as the technical and functional liaison for the MFMP team and service provider, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
•    Oversee MFMP software, systems, hardware, help desk, website, and management of the service provider.
•    Approve all changes to MFMP applications, including upgrades, services packs, and patches.
•    Review and approve functional design documents.
•    Manage MFMP’s integration with PALM.
•    Aid in the allocation and oversight of MFMP budgetary matters related to payment for enhancements, license increases, and other MFMP initiatives. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Knowledge of accounting systems, including the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) and PALM.
•    Knowledge of managing complex information technology projects.
•    Knowledge of eprocurement systems.
•    Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 
•    Skill in using MyFloridaMarketPlace.
•    Skill in effectively managing a team as a leader and active contributor.
•    Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data to make recommendations for action.
•    Ability to interact effectively with others and maintain working relationships, especially those outside of the organization.
•    Ability to work on multiple, complex projects.
•    Ability to prioritize work tasks.
•    Ability to confidently make decisions based on available data.
•    Ability to communicate and manage colleagues across all levels.

Qualifications:

Minimum
•    Two years of experience in a leadership role managing internal and external stakeholders.
•    Two years of experience working in procurement, accounting, or a related field.
•    Two years of experience with an eprocurement system.
•    Two years of experience working on information technology projects.

Preferred
•    Bachelor’s degree in the fields of business, accounting, public policy, or a related field.
•    Two or more years of experience managing an information technology project.
•    Knowledge of State of Florida procurement statutes (Chapter 287) and rules (60A).
•    Experience with the PALM project.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:
•    Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented and attends required safety meetings.  Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.
•    Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve and comply as section 215.422 requires.
•    Position requires sedentary work and repetitive motion.

The Work You Will Do:
As the Chief of the Bureau of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), you will lead the team responsible for the operations and maintenance of the State of Florida’s eprocurement system. This role acts as the leader for a team of seven full-time employees in addition to managing the state’s service provider. The Chief of MyFloridaMarketPlace is responsible for governance of all applications under the umbrella of MyFloridaMarketPlace and ensuring alignment between the goals of the program and stakeholders at all levels of leadership. This role is also responsible for guiding technical and functional decisions and ensuring the successful integration of MyFloridaMarketPlace to the Florida Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management (PALM) system.

The Difference You Will Make:
This role leads the nation’s industry-leading eprocurement solution, MFMP, which processes approximately $5 billion in purchase order spend and supports the posting of nearly 1,000 competitive solicitations annually. As the leader of the bureau, this role guides the direction of eprocurement policies and procedures in the state while providing excellent customer service and serving as the technical and functional subject matter expert in all MFMP matters.

How You Will Grow:
DMS’ employees embody four pillars daily: lead by example, serve with excellence, create efficiencies, and challenge the status quo. DMS hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our organization stronger. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

The Division of State Purchasing offers many training and certification opportunities, including: Florida Certified Contract Manager, Florida Certified Contract Negotiator, Project Management Professional, Certified Public Manager, and other trainings that may or may not lead to formal certification.
 
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
 
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Pay:
$90,000 to $96,710 annually.

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.fl.gov; DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov

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.