GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64005398

Requisition No: 863877 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64005398

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005398 

Salary:  $45,000 - $50,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2025 

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Florida Department of Health
Division of Children's Medical Services

Do you enjoy writing?

Do you have strong communication skills?

Are you detail oriented and highly organized?

Do you enjoy collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet a common goal?

If you answered “yes” to the above questions and you wish to be part of a dynamic team where you can put these highly sought after skills to use, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

The Florida Department fo Health, Division of Children's Medical Services (CMS) provides a variety of programs and services to children with special health care needs in Florida, many of which are achieved through contracts with external partners such as hospitals, universities and non-profit organizations. As a Contract Manager, you will be a vital member of the CMS team, supporting those programs and services through the contracting process.

CMS Contract Managers are a part of a high-performing, collaborative team, working both independently and with each other sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve shared goals.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as a Contract Manager in accordance with applicable Florida laws, including Chapters 287 and 215, Florida Statutes, federal guidelines, grant/funding requirements, and Department policies and procedures.
• Performs all contract management duties and responsibilities for the life cycle of assigned contracts. This includes, but is not limited to, drafting and negotiating contracts; financial management; invoice and deliverable review and processing; contract performance, programmatic, administrative and fiscal monitoring; contract budget review and approval; maintenance of official contract files; and miscellaneous day-to-day contract management activities.
• Prepares, routes, and implements a variety of documents related to the execution of contract actions and other contracting processes.
• Collaborates with internal partners on activities and issues impacting program requirements or functions, and vice versa.
• Communicates with contract providers on issues related to or impacting contractual requirements. Provides technical assistance to contract providers, when needed, to assist with contractual issues and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Communicates with and provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders and partners, related to contractual requirements, including, but not limited to, CMS Program staff, DOH staff, Department of Financial Services, and various auditing organizations.
• Coordinates and participates in quality assurance reviews and monitoring activities to determine compliance with administrative, financial, and programmatic contractual requirements. Prepares reports and makes recommendations as necessary to correct identified deficiencies and improve operations and service delivery.
• Completes required contract management trainings and maintains contract management certifications as required by Department policy and Florida Statutes.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong communication skills and excellent writing skills.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or customer service.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must engage in critical thinking to identify issues, participate in solutions, and prioritize work.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and apply relevant statutes and regulations in daily work.
• Must have a basic understanding of general accounting practices and principles.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) with proficiency.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Currently employed by the State Personal System

Preferred:

Lack of a “preferred” qualification is not necessarily an automatic disqualifier; however, preference will be given to candidates who meet and demonstrate the following criteria:

• Prior experience as a Contract Manager, or prior experience performing contracting functions, with a State of Florida Agency or Department.
• Prior purchasing or procurement experience with a State of Florida Agency or Department.
• Current or previous Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certificate.

Please be advised:

• This is not a remote position, the incumbent will be required to report to the CMS Tallahassee office.
• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed. All Work History fields must be completed, including employer information, job title, duties and responsibilities, employment dates, and supervisor information.
• Qualifications and experience must be verifiable and appropriately reflected in the on-line employment application. An attached resume is not a substitution for the information required in the on-line application.
• Qualifying Questions must be responded to. Responses such as “see resume” or the like will not be considered a valid response. 
   

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:
2020 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301
 

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.    

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.