CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - 60025938

Contract Manager Specialist 

Position Number: 60025938 

Department of Children and Families 

Office of Quality and Innovation 

Tallahassee 

Open Competitive 

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. 

Salary:  $55,00-65,000 (based on qualifications and experience) 

OQI- PMO- Contract Manager Position 

This OQI – PMO Contract Manager position will perform procurement and contract management activities within the Office of Quality and Innovation (OQI), Project Management Office (PMO).  

Conduct on-going procurement and contract management functions to oversee provider service performance and contract requirements. Serve as a primary contact between the Department and the service provider/program.  

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: 

Procurement and contract management activities for the solicitation of training, information systems, performance, workforce and community services.   

Develop and maintain a contract file, conducting on-boarding, transition, and closeout activities for assigned POs and contracts.  

Review contract deliverables and reports to ensure service delivery according to contract terms and conditions. 

Review and input of information into the Contract Accountability Reporting System (CARS), FACTs and other procurement and contracting systems. 

Creation and payment of assigned purchase orders (POs) and contracts in the MyFlorida Marketplace (MFMP) and Contracts Invoice Payment systems.    

Compliance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law for provider invoices. 

Conduct administrative compliance review for contracted providers as outlined in policy using Department administrative review tools.  Reviews may include an on-site visit or desk review.  

Provide technical assistance to provider to remedy deficiencies. 

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

 Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM). 

Knowledgeable in Department of Children and Families (DCF) policies and procedures, the continuum of care of services and systems. 

Experience in Excel, including balancing and tracking expenditures for contracts. 

 Procurement and Contracting Experience 

Experience auditing invoices for state contracted vendors or service providers. 

 Experience conducting contract file reviews.  

Understanding and Proficiency in computer technology and systems applications of Microsoft Office, and other functional software programs, such as SharePoint. 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, FOR THE POSITION: 

Skills include systems analysis, data collection and interpretation, focusing and deciphering complicated subject matter. 

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices. 

 Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and coordinate work assignments. 

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedure relating to operational procurement and contract management. 

This position is required to comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law and confidential/protected information Chapter 119, Florida Statutes; HIPAA; or any other state and/or federal laws.  This position is also required to comply with Rule 69I-40 General, commodities, contractual service and 69I-42 travel expenses in accordance with Department of Financial Services.