OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 859207 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70047595 

Salary:  $60,403.72 - $64,392.64 Annual Range 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: Operations Review Specialist

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring.

The mission of the Office of Administration at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the department. This includes managing financial resources, human resources, procurement, and other essential administrative functions. The office aims to enhance organizational performance, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support the overall mission of the department in maintaining public safety and promoting successful offender rehabilitation. 

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead the way in identifying and implementing process improvements to boost efficiency and performance. Work closely with the BCMM Chief and management to ensure projects align with business goals and deliver effective solutions.
• Analyze workflows to find areas for improvement, develop strategies to streamline operations, and eliminate bottlenecks. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and ensure smooth implementation of new processes.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the success of improvements, collect and analyze data to identify trends, and measure the impact of changes. Create reports, business plans, and presentations to effectively communicate initiatives.
• Provide back-up support for contract management and monitoring activities. Work with various departments to develop scopes of work, validate customer needs, and ensure contract requirements are met. Conduct meetings with contractors and program areas as needed.
• Monitor contract progress and performance, review operational and contract documents, and address any non-compliance issues. Manage contract budgets, validate payments, and ensure sufficient funds are available. Reconcile expenditure information, maintain records, and document changes to contracts. Conduct detailed assessments of contract statuses and develop reports using Microsoft Office tools. Identify lessons learned and make recommendations for contract improvements.
• Handle diverse administrative tasks, maintain knowledge of industry standards, and ensure compliance with procurement and contracting policies.

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.

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Three (3) years of contract management experience. Postsecondary education may substitute for up to 1 year of the required experience.
• Possess’ a current Florida Certified Contract Manager or able to obtain the certification within six months of employment.
• At least two years of experience working in MyFloridaMarketPlace creating requisitions and paying invoices.
• At least one year of experience with Works to process, reconcile, or approve p-card transactions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supervising and directing the work of others.
• Project management experience.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data for leadership decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, marketing, human resources, or psychology.

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. 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.

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.