DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80037793

Requisition No: 839946 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80037793

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80037793 

Salary:  $1,964.32 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes. 

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families. 

 We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

        ANTICIPATED VACANCY

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location:  Office of Health Services - Tallahassee

Salary:  $1,964.32 bi-weekly.  Salary commensurate with candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.  (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever higher.)  

Contact Person:  Tearesa Waters (850) 717-2414

DESCRIPTION:

The essential function of this position is responsible for oversight and administration of all aspects of contract and procurement services including, but not limited to identification, negotiation, financial analysis, and execution of contract awards for the procurement of healthcare goods and services within the Office of Health Services (OHS).  This position reports to the Health Administration Services Manager and coordinates procurement and contract administration activities between the Office Health Services, Office of Detention Services and the Office of Program Accountability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The DJJ Operations Analyst position is critical to the Office of Health Services for efficient and effective contract administration.  This position’s duties and responsibilities include the following activities:

Responsible for the coordination of procurement and contract administration activities, including, but not limited to, identification of program needs, negotiation, financial analysis, and execution of contracts awards for the procurement of healthcare goods and services.

Establishes a contracting plan to prioritize anticipated procurements to assure that goods and services are procured timely, when needed. 

Works with the Office of Detention Services and the Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration to identify the most appropriate and efficient procurement method to procure healthcare goods and services

Drafts the necessary procurement related documents as appropriate (contract scopes of services for medical, mental health and substance abuse services; cost analyses; procurement justification forms; conflict of interest; etc.)

Works with OHS technical staff to assure that procurement documents and contracts are technically accurate.

Assists the Health Services Administrator and OHS staff in drafting standardized contract scopes of work utilizing OHS templates.

Works with the Health Services Administrator to provide staffing for the procurement process, to provide technical support for each procurement.

Assure that goods and services procured are appropriate for the Department’s needs and that the best value is obtained for the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Florida laws regarding contracted services.

Knowledge of DJJ policy and rules regarding contracted services.

Knowledge of Florida laws regarding delivery of medical, mental health and substance abuse services.

Ability to provide leadership for the contracts administration, compliance and management of Office of Health Services medical, mental health and substance abuse contracts.

Ability to develop a successful strategy, development and execution of procurement processes which maximize efficiency, cost savings and reduce liability exposure. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least three years of experience in contract administration and contract management; and

At least three years of experience in tracking vendor performance and contract deliverables.  

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position requires traveling across the state to provide training and technical assistance in DJJ facilities and programs, as needed. 

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses), and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.  Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.