GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Requisition No: 876820 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70023510 

Salary:  $50,584.67 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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 WORKING TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Information Technology.

The mission of the Office of Technology in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support the Department's operations and strategic goals. 

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Bureau Chief of IT Business Solutions (Bureau Chief) with workflow management tasks relating to OIT administrative programs such as procurement, contract management, personnel, and procedure revisions.
• Assists the Bureau Chief in ensuring that OIT services are delivered with a high degree of customer service and satisfaction.
• Assist the Bureau Chief by coordinating activities related to purchases, contract administration, vendor communications, and invoice processing. Assists in preparing/ editing documentation/procedures, tracking approvals, and facilitating responses to requests from senior supervisory or administrative staff.
• Assists in the oversight and compliance monitoring of OIT contracts under the guidance of the Bureau Chief and/or Senior Program Analysts. Supports the management of various OIT agreements, including contracts, data sharing agreements, memorandums of agreement/understanding (MOAs/MOUs), and contract addendums. Assists in the assignments of contracts and tracks/maintains contract assignments. Provide technical assistance in the preparation of contract management plans and help validate that deliverables have been appropriately received and documented.
• Performs administrative tasks related to the onboarding and/or separation of staff augmentation personnel, including drafting and issuing offer and termination letters for authorized signature. Assists in coordinating evaluations and supports the administrative processes (onboarding checklists, security access requests, helpdesk tickets, scheduling meetings, documenting meeting discussion, software/hardware accessories, etc.) associated with hiring and releasing staff-augmented personnel.
• Review, verify, and receipt in vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. Inform the appropriate contract manager as indicated on MFMP that all documentation is complete and ready for contract manager certification. Ensure timely payment of invoices by matching purchase orders, obtaining necessary approvals, and entering data into MFMP. Reconcile invoice payments between MFMP and FDC Bar system. Communicate with contract managers and/or internal departments to resolve discrepancies or payment issues. Maintain accurate records of all transactions for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Maintains and reconciles contract and staff augmentation files to ensure compliance with established administrative procedures, including correct file organization, naming conventions, and inclusion of required documentation. Assists in routine file audits and supports records management activities.
• Participates in regular meetings with management, technical and/or program personnel as required/requested.
• Handles duties and responsibilities expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on action items, tasks, and projects on time to successful completion. On occasion these duties and responsibilities may occur before or after standard business hours.
• Adheres to FDC policies and procedures in the workplace and performs required training.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must have two (2) years of experience as a lead worker or management experience.
• Must have two (2) years of experience working with MyFloridaMarketPlace/Ariba on Demand or comparable accounting system.
• Must have experience in coordinated purchasing activities, including processing vendor invoices and tracking approvals.
• Must have experience with reconciled payments or invoice records between procurement and financial systems.
• Must have experience in contract administration, such as monitoring deliverables or tracking contract assignments.
• Must have three (3) years of experience with Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft based emails and calendaring or equivalent.
• Must have experience developing and managing budgets.
• Must have experience in reviewing, analyzing and evaluating data.
• Must have knowledge of state purchasing requirements including section 287.057, Florida Statutes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.