CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST-PROCUREMENT - 60070807

Requisition No: 859468 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST-PROCUREMENT - 60070807

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60070807 

Salary:  $55,000 - $65,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2025 

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Department of Children and Families Tallahassee, Florida

Open Competitive

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Location: Centre of Tallahassee Building, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 400 Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Regular business hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday.

Some travel may be required.

Multiple Positions may be filled from this advertisement

DESCRIPTION

This position provides specialized professional expertise in developing, managing, and overseeing procurement and grant-related contracts and activities for the Department of Children and Families. The role supports the agency’s mission by ensuring rigorous procurement planning, compliance monitoring, and effective contract and grant oversight in accordance with state and federal law. Responsibilities include developing and executing solicitations such as RFQs, ITNs, RFPs, and RFAs; serving as a liaison between program areas and the Office of Contracted Client Services during procurement activities; and participating on evaluation and negotiation committees as needed. The position is also responsible for drafting, routing, and maintaining contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions; monitoring deliverables and performance measures; and recommending corrective action plans for underperformance. Additional duties include reviewing invoices and budgets for allowability and accuracy, supporting the administration of federal and state grants, preparing related reports and amendments, and maintaining regular communication with internal and external stakeholders. The role also requires preparing briefings and correspondence for leadership and providing guidance to both internal teams and providers.

REQUIREMENTS

The position requires strong knowledge of Florida Statutes and rules related to contracts and grants, particularly Chapters 39, 287, 402, 415, and 402.7305, F.S. The incumbent must demonstrate advanced skills in procurement planning, solicitation development, contract negotiation, and vendor/provider communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and agency contract systems such as CARS is essential. The role requires strong analytical ability to review budgets, invoices, and performance measures, as well as the capacity to recommend corrective actions when necessary. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to leadership, program staff, and external stakeholders. The position also requires the ability to manage multiple projects independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy and compliance in all procurement and contract management activities.

Essential Job Functions

Develops and manages procurements (RFQs, ITNs, RFPs, RFAs) in compliance with Florida Statutes and agency rules.

Drafts, routes, and maintains contracts, amendments, and renewals while ensuring compliance and accurate documentation in CARS.

Monitors contract deliverables, performance measures, and corrective action plans to ensure provider accountability.

Reviews invoices and budgets for accuracy and compliance with funding requirements; coordinates with fiscal staff as needed.

Prepares reports, briefings, and correspondence for leadership and serves as a resource for internal staff and external providers.

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional procurement and contract management experience.

Completion of bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university can substitute for up to four (4) years of the professional contact management experience.

Must successfully complete training in contract management and become a certified contract manager within six months of hire in accordance with section 287.057(15)(c), F.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess a Florida Certified Contract Manager Certificate (FCCM).

Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) applications (i.e., Buyer, Sourcing, Vendor Information Portal, etc.), of contract or grant management, auditing invoices for contracted vendors or service providers, or of program research and evaluation.

Professional administrative work experience (i.e., supervisory, managerial, purchasing agent, budget analyst, etc.).

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Work Experience Requirements:

At least two (5) years of relevant experience in contract administration, procurement, contract management, or a related field (Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis)

Software Proficiency:

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

To better understand the value of the benefits package offered, please visit our Total Compensation Estimator at: State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com) 

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.  Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Where you will work:

Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.  In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater.  And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore!  Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love.  The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!

About Department of Children and Families:

Mission: 

 The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Vision:  

We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values: 

A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve. To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: 

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position 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 SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: 

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. 

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.