GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60011081

Requisition No: 845189 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60011081

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60011081 

Salary:  $58,000.00 to $68,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/12/2025 

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This is an Open Competitive Opportunity

Anticipated Vacancy

The Office of Information Technology Services is looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Officer/Contract Manager to join our team. The essential function of this position within the Department is to provide key leadership for purchasing and contracting activities within the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). From a stakeholder perspective, this position will work with the OITS Management Team, the DCF Office of Financial Management, the DCF Office of Contracted Client Services the DCF Office of the General Counsel, and the various firms who provide products and services to the Department. n addition to the role as Procurement Officer, this position also provides strategic direction, technical insight, stakeholder facilitation, and professional advice for all IT procurement and contracting activities. This position is located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Work with each section within OITS to identify the requirements for upcoming procurement of staff augmentation resources and/or purchases of commodities and services.

Provide in-depth guidance to the OITS CIO and Management Team in terms of selecting the appropriate procurement vehicle in accordance with Chapter 287 of the Florida Statues, Section 60A of the Florida Administrative Code and other Purchasing Rules, Regulations, and Procedures.

Reviews and processes purchase requisitions and collaborations in a timely manner, ensuring they are complete, accurate and within the requirements defined by the Department of Management Services, the DCF Office of Contracted Client Services, and the DCF Office of Information Technology Services.

Keep abreast of current and new procurement processes through continuous review of information from the DMS Division of State Purchasing website and meetings. Additionally, monitor legislative activities specifically associated with Chapter 287, Florida Statutes.

Answer routine inquiries from Department staff and vendors regarding purchase order information in a prompt, cooperative and respectful way.

Maintains files as required for auditing purposes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of State and Departmental contracting policies and procedures. 

Skilled in the MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) in terms of Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, required documentation and Invoicing. 

General understanding of the State Accounting Laws, policies, rules, and procedures and how they relate to the MFMP application. 

Ability to conduct fact finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; and make detailed analysis and management critiques of procurement and contracting requests.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

Responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be verifiable on the Candidate Profile and resume. Referring to “see resume” does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration.

At least five years of experience creating purchase orders using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates who have IT Procurement experience.

Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

SPECIAL NOTES

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service: All selected 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). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

Florida Retirement System (FRS): 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 may be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Veteran’s 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. 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.

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 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 investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background investigations 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.  Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 

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.