SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 861433 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70020790 

Salary:  $70,660.98 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT

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

The mission of the Office of Information Technology at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support the department's strategic goals and operational needs. The Office of Information Technology aims to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, and support the FDC's mission to create a safer Florida for its citizens.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Support OIT Workflow: Assist the OIT Bureau Chief with managing workflow tasks relating to OIT administrative programs, including contract/vendor management, procurement, procedures and IT audits, ensuring high customer service and satisfaction.
• Consult and Coordinate: Serve as a consultant to supervisory personnel, coordinating contract management, vendor management, invoice approvals, and procurement activities.
• Manage Contracts and Compliance: Develop and manage OIT contracts and agreements, staff augmentation contracts, contract management plans and ensure compliance with contract terms, providing technical assistance and corrective action guidance.
• Invoice and Records Management:  Review and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate transaction records.  Reconcile invoice payments and assist in routine file audits to support records management activities.
• Evaluate and Onboard Staff: Conduct evaluations of staff-augmented personnel, manage resource hours and timesheets, and handle onboarding and termination processes, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Meetings and Documentation: Lead or participate in stakeholder and vendor meetings, manage contract processes and documentation, and assist with audits

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 possess a Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years’ experience as a lead worker or management experience.
• Three years’ experience with Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft based emails and calendaring or equivalent.

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.