SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST SUPV - SES - 48007060 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 854271 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST SUPV - SES - 48007060 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48007060 

Salary:  $70,000.00 to $78,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Blind Services

Bureau of Operations & Compliance

Location: Tallahassee (Leon County)/State Office – Turlington Building

Position Title: Senior Management Analyst Supervisor (Contract Supervisor) (Selected Exempt Service)

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $78,000.00 Annually

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Office Contact:

Mitchell Clark, Bureau Chief

Phone: 850-245-0527

Job Description:

This position is located within the Division of Blind Services, State Office in Tallahassee.  This position is in the Bureau of Operations & Compliance, Contracts and Compliance Section.  This position will serve as a Senior-Level Manager in the Division of Blind Services supervising the Contracts and Compliance Section.  The incumbent will provide leadership while overseeing the general day-to-day responsibilities of the Contracts and Compliance Unit.

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Provides the Division Director and Chief of Operations & Compliance with status reports on programs, services, and quality initiatives. 
• Serves on various committees and teams within the Division.
• Represents the Division of Blind Services at professional and advocacy association events, as assigned.
• Serves on the internal and external committees and focus groups as a representative of the Division of Blind Services.
• Collects, monitors, and analyzes data to assist in the evaluation efforts of the Division and makes recommendations for corrective actions necessary.
• Supports the development of the Division’s annual report.
• Establishes and oversees deadlines for the contract development process.
• Develop contracts for all contract types for the Division of Blind Services.
• Provides coordination of specified policy development and activities related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Provides monthly status reports related to data, and trends towards agency goals.
• Works with staff to develop and implement strategies to assist districts that are challenged with meeting their established goals. 
• Serves as the Division Director’s liaison with state and community partners for contracting and other processes; attends Council meetings and conferences as assigned.
• Serves as the Division Director’s representative on the DBS Policy Team and makes recommendations as appropriate to the Director regarding approval and revision of agency policies.
• Analyzes internal processes and plans and/or implements agency or program-wide procedural and policy changes to improve operations.
• Conducts, prepares and reviews reports, studies, publications, and research relating to operational trends and strategic program objectives.
• Develops performance standards and evaluates work in accordance with established standards.
• Develop, plan, organize and administer policies and procedures to ensure strategic administrative and operational objectives are met.
• Coordinates activities of staff to ensure continuing operations, maximizing returns on investments, and increasing productivity.
• Consults with staff and others in government, business, and private organizations to discuss issues, coordinate activities and resolve problems.
• Negotiates contracts and agreements with federal, state, and private agencies and other organizations and prepares budget for funding and implementation of programs.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve problems.
• Evaluates the findings of investigations, surveys and studies to formulate policies and techniques and recommends or determine improvements for staffing, programs or business services.
• Reviews and analyzes legislation, laws and public policy and recommends or determines changes to promote and support interests of the general population, as well as special groups.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits reports concerning activities, expenses, budget, government statutes and rulings and other items affecting business or program services.
• Plans promote, organize, and coordinate public community service programs and maintain cooperative working relationships among public and agency participants.
• Presents information for the agency at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas and accomplish objectives.
• Participates in activities to promote business and expand services, and provides technical assistance while conducting conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of division programs and policies.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and policies. 
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the basic methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to management analysis activities.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation of reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently.
• A self-motivator and someone who takes initiative to learn and improve processes and program area(s).

Who We’re Looking For:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

• Performs other duties as requested.
• Travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management; or
• Four years of professional and relevant experience in business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management. Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.
• A Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) designation

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management.
• Prior experience working as a manager or supervisor (who has had direct oversight and management of employees and subordinates).
• A Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) designation.

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement: 

The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

FLDOE: Division of Blind Services

Working for the State of Florida has Benefits! 

* State Group Insurance Coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.

*Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required). 

*Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).

*Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits.

*Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com).

*Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.

*Flexible Spending Accounts.

*Ongoing comprehensive training provided.

*Highly skilled, professional environment. 

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

*We care about the success of our employees. 

*We care about the success of our clients.

*We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers' experiences and ourselves. 

*We offer rewarding experiences for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

Leave Information: (SES)

• • Annual Leave - Employees in Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
  • Sick Leave – Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment.  In subsequent years the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

Background Screening Requirement:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Selective Service System (SSS) and Requirement:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. 

For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.