PURCHASING ANALYST

Requisition No: 867059 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70036893 

Salary:  $62,682.88 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/29/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: Purchasing Analyst-CS

This open state advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Office of Financial Management-Procurement.

As a member of the Procurement team at the Florida Department of Corrections, our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and insightful data to support informed decision-making and policy development. We are committed to conducting thorough research and analysis to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our correctional programs and operations. Our goal is to contribute to the safety and security of our facilities and the community by delivering reliable data that drives evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Administers Department contracts and agreements including drafting contract documents, agreements, and amendments, administering the official contract file and monitors contract expiration dates to ensure requirements are met for renewal or re-issue and keeps management advised of required procurement actions.
• Drafts, edits, and reviews specifications and conditions and regulations pertaining to contracts.
• Assists with negotiating changes of renewal terms.
• Analyzes purchase awards, maintains contracts and drafts correspondence.
• Places contracts, amendments, and agreements in FACTS and the internal Department tracking system.
• Processes agreements upon expiration and request.
• Processes work squad contracts, work squad amendments, and work squad agreements for various agencies through the state.
• Confers with staff of supported entities to clarify quality, quantity, and specifications for their contractual needs.
• Acts as liaison, mediator, and consultant between vendors, Bureau of Finance and Accounting and program staff to resolve disputes/problems in a timely manner.
• Complies statistical data and provides reports on contracts, amendments, and agreement activities.
• Monitors the progress of special projects.
• Assists with the review of contract documents and agreements as necessary and represents the Department to agencies and vendors.
• Assists Department staff by answering routine questions and concerns about contracts and agreements.
• Research public records requests.

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.

• Completion of a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university. (Postsecondary education may substitute for up to two (2) years of required experience).
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of professional experience with contracts and solicitations.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior government procurement/contracts management experience
• Familiarity and use of the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking Systems (FACTS): and/or
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly demonstrated on the state application in the education and/or work experience. A work sample may be required to demonstrate proficiency.

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.

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.