GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 72004145

Requisition No: 870760 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 72004145

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72004145 

Salary:  $58,453.72 

Posting Closing Date: 04/13/2026 

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Operations Review Specialist
Division of Real Estate Development and Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent administers Building Construction contracts; coordinates the activities of the Bureau of Building Construction Project Managers and other professionals involved in Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) design and construction contracts; and develops and monitors projects progress and expenditures for release of funds.

• Works with Project Managers in the review of proposals and negotiation of fees.  Prepares and administers contracts for professional services to include an analysis of the professional's proposal to determine if the fee is justified based on services performed as measured against current historical data.
• Prepares and administers construction contracts for construction management services (Guaranteed Maximum Price) to include an analysis of the contractor’s proposal to determine if the fee is justified based on services being performed as measured against current historical data.
• Prepares and administers contracts for construction of state fixed capital outlay projects which include reviewing initial construction budgets, authorities, bonds, insurance, related documents, and licenses of contractors and their agents for appropriate category assignments.
• Checks contracts, bonds, insurance for proper execution upon return from contractor and for proper in-house execution and assists in resolving problems concerning proper execution of contracts.
• Provides review and preparation of award of low bid contracts based on proposal, non-technical specifications, and bid package.
• Assists in the preparation of project budgets on the fixed capital outlay funds appropriated to the Department by the Legislature.
• Creates budget exhibits which display the distribution funding for fixed capital outlay delegation requests. 
• Ensures the budget funding is from an appropriate source and carries out legislative intent.
• Creates budget exhibit changes in conjunction with requests from the Project Managers and client agencies to accurately reflect the current status of ongoing construction projects.
• Assists the Project Managers and client agencies when required
• Acts as a liaison between the Projects Managers and the contracted firms.
• Reviews submissions for completeness and correctness and assists the Project Managers in providing submissions.
• Provides analysis and interpretation of Statutes and Rules regarding contract issues and questions.
• Interprets contract documents.
• Assists the Project Managers in establishing the overall budget breakdown for projects; and Prepares, reviews, evaluates, and recommends fixed capital outlay requests.
• Writes special reports and performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of competitive solicitations and contracting as outlined in Chapter 255 and Chapter 287, Florida Statutes and Rule 60D-5.
• Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the competitive solicitation and contracting process.
• Skilled in contract review and interpretation.
• Ability to review, analyze, improve, implement, and track processes relating to procurement and contracting.
• Ability to maintain clear and consistent procurement and contract files.
• Ability to track, interpret, and report procurement and contracting data.
• Ability to effectively coordinate efforts of individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point, etc.)
• Possess a process-oriented mindset with skills in creating efficiencies.
• Ability to provide world class customer service.
• Skilled in challenging the status quo.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of contracts and proposals.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to evaluate information and data to make decisions and solve problems, choosing the best solution.
• Ability to take initiative to handle responsibilities without instructions from others.
• Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Florida Certified Contract Manager (required)
Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (preferred)

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Working hours: (A) Daily: 8 - 5 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from a college or university and four years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, contract management, engineering or administrative work.
• A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of competitive solicitations and contracting as outlined in Chapter 287 and 255, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60D-5, Florida Administrative Code.
• Experience with competitive solicitations and the contracting process.
• Experience with contract review and interpretation.
• Experience with design and construction proposal reviews and negotiations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices related to building design and construction.

This position requires sedentary work and repetitive motion.

Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented, and attends required safety meetings.  Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents

Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve, and comply as section 215.422 requires

Valid Class E Driver’s License

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out of pocket contributions.  State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan.    As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. For a more complete list of benefits, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:

DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.