State of Florida · 6 days ago
Government Operations Consultant III - 64007237
Tallahassee, FL
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $59K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of Health is seeking a Government Operations Consultant III in the Division of Children's Medical Services. The role involves managing procurement projects, drafting procurement documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manages the process of development, determination of needs, drafting, routing, and editing of Statements of Work (SOWs) for projects procured through competitive and non-competitive procurements to be attached to purchase orders
Drafts procurement templates. Provides direct support to program staff to determine the most appropriate method of procurement of goods and services
Leads competitive and noncompetitive procurement projects, including Request for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, Request for Information, and Invitations to Bid
Leads meetings related to development and management of projects and procurements
Provides technical assistance to staff on complex purchases with the DOH Purchasing Office and to complete procurements in at a timely manner to meet program requirements
Serves as a Contract Manager on Statement of Work (SOWs) for complex services over Category II
Assists program staff and other purchasing staff in the drafting and development of SOWs and obtains approval for SOWs and revised SOWs
Manages issued purchase orders with SOWs and approves deliverables and processes invoices from vendors. Maintains documentation in the appropriate file
Prepares purchasing and procurement reports per the Purchasing Manager’s request
Maintains all required Contract Manager training requirements
Prepares reports and analyses as directed related to purchases, procurements and other related projects as requested by the supervisor and Division leadership
Prepares ad hoc reports, overviews and presentations as requested related to ongoing program procurements
Leads special projects as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Children's Medical Services Leadership
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience with State of Florida procurement and purchasing processes
Knowledge and experience with state of Florida contract management requirements and processes
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively, both vocally and in writing
Ability to perform operational and management analysis activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of State purchasing rules and regulations
Employee in the State Personnel System
2 or more years of experience in purchasing or contacts within the State of Florida System
Preferred
Florida Certified Contract Manager
Experience in Contract Management, Purchasing and Program Management
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
2 or more years of experience writing and editing professional documents
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
Company
State of Florida
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Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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