CONTRACT & PROJECT MANAGER - 72001781

Requisition No: 843200 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: CONTRACT & PROJECT MANAGER - 72001781

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001781 

Salary:  $69,259.06 

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2025 

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Contract & Project Manager

 Division of Telecommunications

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Work You Will Do:

This is a highly technical position responsible for maximizing the availability of SUNCOM telecommunications services to Florida state agencies and other eligible users. Responsibilities include planning, procurement, contract execution, and ensuring contractor compliance associated with SUNCOM telecommunications services.

The role involves monitoring and ensuring compliance with a contract exceeding $50 million annually. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison between contractors and division staff.

Working hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Total hours in workweek 40.

How You Will Grow:

DMS encourages its leaders to continually innovate and seek efficiency. Our Four Pillars represent expectations for all employees, and as a leader, you will be expected to model them. We are committed to supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects, providing opportunities to quickly gain valuable experience.

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:

$69,259.06

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist with the effective implementation of telecommunications contracts and assure proper performance of obligations by contractors.
• Provide assistance with contract budgets and procurement activities.
• Support the procurement process by developing Statements of Work, developing technical evaluation criteria, assisting with evaluation of vendor proposals, and guiding contract formulation, drafting, and negotiation.
• Implement quality assurance plans to provide a systematic and structured method to evaluate services and products.
• Assist in contract close out including the identification, documentation, and distribution of best practices and lessons learned.
• Develop appropriate documentation within the terms and conditions of the contracts in the event conflicts and/or problems arise, including cases of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations.
• Cooperate in drafting required audit responses.
• Provide project management for procurement and contract activities.
• Work with division staff to develop timelines and project schedules for Requests for Information (RFI’s), Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), Invitations to Bid (ITB’s), Requests for Proposal (RFP’s), and Invitations to Negotiate (ITN’s).
• Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and review all phases of project control related to procurement planning, procurement execution, and contract compliance.
• Prepare correspondence and documentation for stakeholders including executive management, other government agencies, public officials, and contractors related to the planning, direction, and execution of procurements.
• Review correspondence and periodic reports prepared by others for accuracy with contractual agreements.
• Perform research and confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and deliverability.
• Prepare recommendations for management based on the research.
• Perform special projects as designated by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Microsoft Office 365.
• Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Exceptional knowledge of program/project management.
• Strong management skills.
• Knowledge of Florida government procurement statutes, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of telecommunications technologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Very good presentation, team building and leadership skills.
• Contract negotiation and management skills.
• 287.057 Florida Statutes Section 15(c): Each contract manager who is responsible for contracts in excess of $100,000 annually must, in addition to the accountability in contracts and grant management training required in paragraph (b) and within 6 months after being assigned responsibility for such contracts, complete training in contract management and become a certified contract manager.
• DMS Values: Integrity, Communication, (Listening, Writing, Verbal, Interpreting), Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Empowerment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of professional work experience, preferably in contract management, business, project management, or experience in a related field.
• Knowledge about Florida statues and rules governing procurement.
• 5 years of experience managing contracts in excess of $5 million annually.
• 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.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.

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.