GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64043645

Requisition No: 876984 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64043645

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043645 

Salary:  $54,631.20 

Posting Closing Date: 06/09/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant II – Career Service Position

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible, independent professional position in Contract Administration. This position serves as the Contract Administration Project Manager and is responsible for providing technical assistance to contract managers in the program and statewide offices regarding contract management. Independently performs complex administrative and consultative work providing operational management guidance. This position will report to the Director of Contract Administration.

The incumbent will coordinate and compile all data for the development of the contract quarterly report. Prepare and distribute of monthly and quarterly reports in collaboration with the Director of Contract Administration. Works with the program or county health department on steps for improvement.

The incumbent serves as the lead for coordinating and submitting Contract Review Audits and Expanded Audit of Payment requests from external partners. Maintain the audit request tracking log.

The incumbent will monitor, coordinate, and send responses and written inquiries received in the ContractAdmin inbox. Provide customer service with all inquiries received.

The incumbent will create and/or maintain spreadsheets and generate and monitor reports needed or as requested. Coordinates programmatic meetings, prepares agendas, sends community invitations, and completes/disseminates minutes. Assists with obtaining and preparing data and information for program presentations, power points, and implementing special project deliverables. Oversees daily administrative activities, prioritizes work assignments, and ensures all office operations are completed in a timely manner.

The incumbent will maintain Department Contract Manager counts, and process Contract Manager Change Requests.

The incumbent serves as backup Operations Analyst as needed which may include the review and approval of contract actions accurately and timely. Update workflow queues and coordinate AXIOM updates with internal team log. Provide technical assistance to Divisions, Offices, and CHD users. Grant access to new users and update roles for existing users.

Primary on all new employee onboarding, including setting up office space, ensuring sufficient supplies, submitting IT tickets for computer set up and phone setting up. Perform other personnel duties as needed.

The incumbent provides technical assistance to contract managers of program offices, county health departments and other staff with interpreting contract requirements.

The incumbent will complete special projects assigned by the Director to include updating forms and flowcharts for SharePoint, etc. 

Performs other duties, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with Department management and staff at all levels in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience, using proper English spelling and grammar rules.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively, and work with integrity.
• Ability to perform required tasks, including strong attention to detail, flexibility, self-discipline, and workplace professionalism.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of professional experience to include data entry, reviewing or auditing documents for specific criteria, applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Chapter 215, 216 and 287, F.S. and Federal Regulations applicable to grant agreements such as Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Federal Awards. Two (2) years’ experience conducting financial analyses of projects, programs, or organizations.
• Experience managing State of Florida and/or Federal contracts or grants.
• Project management experience
• Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

4052 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL

The 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 including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

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.