CONTRACT MANAGER SUPERVISOR-PROCUREMENT - 60073199

Requisition No: 872235 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER SUPERVISOR-PROCUREMENT - 60073199

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60073199 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026 

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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 OFFICE.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                (Posting will be used to fill multiple positions) 

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

Some travel may be required.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

DESCRIPTION

This is a highly responsible supervisory position within the Office of Child & Family Well-Being, Business Operations, Contract Management Services Unit. The position serves as the Contract and Procurement Supervisor responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing contract management and procurement activities supporting statewide child welfare services.

The position supervises professional contract management staff and provides leadership and oversight for the development, procurement, negotiation, execution, monitoring, and closeout of complex service contracts. The incumbent serves as a consultative advisor to leadership and program offices on contracting strategy, procurement processes, policy interpretation, and operational improvements related to contracted services.

The position ensures contracts are administered in accordance with federal laws, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Department operating procedures. The supervisor also establishes processes to ensure proper contract file management, invoice review, fiscal accountability, and performance monitoring.

The incumbent performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the Department’s Core Values by operating with integrity, maintaining adherence to ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability, and supporting high-quality services for vulnerable populations.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and directs professional contract management and procurement staff, including assigning work, providing training, evaluating performance, and making recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and other personnel decisions.

• Plans and directs the activities of the contract management unit, including oversight of contract development, procurement activities, negotiations, contract execution, monitoring, and closeout.

• Serves as a consultative advisor to program leadership on contracting strategy, procurement planning, and the development of contract scopes of work and performance measures.

• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, Florida Statutes, administrative rules, and Department policy related to contractual services and procurement activities.

• Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of unit procedures for contract administration, including contract file management, invoice receipt and review, approval processes, and documentation standards.

• Reviews and evaluates contract management processes and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Provides leadership oversight for contract monitoring activities to ensure contractors meet performance expectations and contractual deliverables.

• Coordinates with internal partners including program offices, fiscal staff, and legal counsel to resolve complex contract management issues and ensure effective service delivery.

• Participates in contract negotiations and procurement activities to ensure the Department obtains services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.

• Communicates with federal, state, and local stakeholders to address contract issues and support coordination of contracted services.

• Provides reports and briefings to leadership regarding contract performance, procurement activities, and operational risks.

• Ensures accurate maintenance of official contract files and records in accordance with state requirements.

• Develops and implements processes to ensure proper review and approval of invoices and financial documentation associated with contractual services.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, management, finance, accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required professional experience. Relevant professional or nonprofessional experience may substitute for the required college education on a year-for-year basis in accordance with State of Florida classification requirements.

Work Experience Requirements:

Four (4) or more years of professional experience in contract management, procurement, grant management, program administration, management analysis, systems analysis, program evaluation, engineering, or other administrative or operational work related to managing complex service contracts.

Experience managing contracts subject to the requirements of sections 402.7305 and 287.057, Florida Statutes, is preferred. For contract managers responsible for contracts exceeding statutory thresholds, the position must comply with the training and certification requirements established in section 287.057(15), Florida Statutes, including completion of contract management training and certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) within six months of assignment.

Positions responsible for oversight of contracts exceeding $10 million annually must possess at least five (5) years of experience managing contracts in excess of $5 million annually in accordance with section 287.057(15)(d), Florida Statutes.

Preferred: 

• Experience supervising professional staff

• Experience managing large or complex service contracts

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

Software Proficiency:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Experience working with contract management systems, financial and accounting systems, and state data systems used for contract monitoring and invoice reconciliation is preferred. Ability to analyze and manage contract documentation, financial tracking data, and performance reporting using spreadsheet and reporting tools.

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.

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.