SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48000042

Requisition No: 860830 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48000042

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48000042 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Technology and Innovation

 Bureau of Resource Management

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

 Systems Project Consultant - (CS)

 Working Title: Contract Manager

Salary Range: $49,584.67 - $52,954.57

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

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

“Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.”

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.

Job Description

This position will serve as a Contract Manager for the Division of Technology and Innovation within the Resource Management section. The person in this position is expected to manage the division's IT procurements and successfully execute IT contracts and amendments.

Duties and 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:

This position functions with a high degree of independence and initiative in the development of contract documents, and the successful approval and execution of contracts and amendments.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical consultation, research, recommendations, and quotes for DOE technology purchases.
• Enter requests for e-quote into MFMP Collaboration.
• Enter, review, approve, and receive purchases in MFMP AOD.
• Monitor contracts for compliance and performance.
• Receive, review and process invoice submissions in a timely manner and monitor the successful payment process as well as contract expenditures and encumbrances.
• Advise management on policy problems related to technology needs and any potential issues.
• Assist management in developing plans for meeting customer requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate the tracking of deliverables and supporting work products for completeness and quality assurance.

The incumbent must comply with all Department of Education contract administration policies and procedures. The incumbent must either have a Florida Certified Contract Manager certification or be able to achieve FCCM certification within 6 months of employment.

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. Organizational skills and ability to multitask are key to being able to successfully complete the duties and responsibilities of this position. 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 unit. Employee is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability to prepare, provide, and disseminate quality products representative of the Department's commitment to quality, efficient services, and practices. Attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). Knowledge of State procurement policies and procedures.

Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Ability to analyze, reconcile and track information to issue resolutions.

Ability to think and act independently to research and resolve issues, and to meet strict deadlines under pressure, while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Effective customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences will be given to applicants who hold an FCCM (Florida Certified Contract Manager) Certification.

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HIRING OFFICE

Agency Mission Statement provided by Communications:

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

Florida Department of Education (Link to office page or agency website)

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Selective Services System (SSS)

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.

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.