CONTRACT MANAGER - 48007034

Requisition No: 879085 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER - 48007034

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007034 

Salary:  56,100.00 to $61,710.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Blind Services

Bureau of Operations & Compliance

Location: TALLAHASSEE (LEON COUNTY)

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (CS)

Salary Range: $56,100.00 to $61,710.00 Annually

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

OFFICE CONTACT:

Mitchell Clark, Bureau Chief, Phone: 850-245-0300

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services State Office in Tallahassee, Florida. This position will work under the direction of the Division of Blind Services’ Contracts Section Supervisor and the Bureau Chief. The employee will assist in providing management consultant services and assistance to the Division of Blind Services to improve management capabilities. The employee will help division management and their staff promote the most efficient and effective accomplishment of the operating objectives at the lowest cost. In addition, the employee will help personnel and organizational units engage in conducting organizational surveys, and methods and procedures surveys. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Assist with the development, preparation, distribution, execution and management of contracts for the Division of Blind Services.
• Assist in the development of contract standards and indicators.
• Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the performance of the contract terms and conditions.
• Conduct desk review monitoring activities of the Division of Blind Services’ contracted vendors.
• Ensures contractual services are being performed in accordance with the contract prior to processing monthly invoices.
• Reviews and approves monthly contractor invoices in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison with the Contractor for the Department.
• Ensures that all contracted activities comply with the Division of Blind Services Contracts and Grants policy and procedures. 
• Ensures contract files are current and includes communication and documentation of the Contractor’s performance.
• Ensures contract information is updated and submitted for the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System. 
• Conducts on-site and desk review monitoring activities of the Division of Blind Services’ contracted vendors.
• Assists in conducting on-site monitoring visits with contractors, staff, or other stakeholders.
• Stays current with all federal and/or state program changes and ensures that DBS policies and procedures are reviewed and/or amended as appropriate.
• Evaluates program performance and recommends changes that will improve the overall service delivery of contracted and grant programs.
• Evaluates monitoring and risk assessment policy and procedures and recommends or develops changes that will ensure optimum contract performance and compliance. 
• Meets and consults with DBS staff and contracted providers concerning all aspects of the contract and program.
• Evaluates issues and/or problems and consults with management and responds accordingly.
• Reviews and evaluates audits and management reviews, helps in the development of corrective actions in response to any findings and, monitors and reports progress.
• Maintains knowledge of My Florida Marketplace and State Purchasing competitive procurement process.
• Maintains knowledge of the uniform procurement policies, procedures and practices used to acquire commodities and contractual services.
• Familiar with the seven (7) procurement stages that include need identification, pre-solicitation strategy, solicitation preparation, solicitation process, evaluation process, award process and the contract management process.
• Assists with the development of purchased services to ensure procurement policies and procedures are followed.
• Helps with state and federal reporting.
• Assists in researching complex program issues and preparing reports of findings and recommendations.
• Reviews and reports on accomplishments of contracted objectives and performance.
• Assists in the development of comprehensive reports of contract compliance, findings, and any recommended corrective actions.
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of contracted services against DBS goals and objectives. 
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes statistical information related to contractor performance.
• Conducts surveys of DBS customers and partners to evaluate quality and effectiveness of services.
• Conducts contract close-out at the end of the contract period.
• Prepares and conducts contract training and/or presentations as requested or required.  
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Travel is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations.
• Knowledge of case management practices. 
• Ability to construct contracts. 
• Ability to interpret and explain contract language. 
• Ability to make presentations.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) to three (3) years of professional and relevant experience in business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management. 
• A Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) designation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• A bachelor's degree in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management

DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT: 

The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

FLDOE: Division of Blind Services

Working for the State of Florida has Benefits! 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

• • Annual Leave: All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
  • Sick Leave: Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.