886199 - Government Operations Consultant III - 40000018

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FloridaCommerce is seeking a Government Operations Consultant III in the Community Economic Development (CDBG) unit in Tallahassee. The role manages federal sub-grants to local governments for housing, public infrastructure, and economic development, ensuring compliance and providing technical assistance.

Responsibilities include monitoring sub-grants, negotiating amendments, reviewing applications and correspondence, and facilitating training workshops for local governments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing, administering and monitoring State and/or Federal grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of State purchasing procedures and ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and as a team member.
• Ability to conduct overnight travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sub-grants and negotiate agreement amendments.
• Review applications and correspondence.
• Facilitate training workshops for local governments.

Skills

Grant management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Government Operations Consultant III is a highly responsible contract management position in the Community Economic Development (CDBG) unit at FloridaCommerce. The incumbent manages federal sub-grants to local governments for housing, public infrastructure, and economic development, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements while providing technical assistance. Responsibilities include monitoring sub-grants, negotiating agreement amendments, reviewing applications and correspondence, and facilitating training workshops for local governments.

Key qualifications:

• Proficient in developing, administering and monitoring State and/or Federal grants and contracts
• Knowledge of State purchasing procedures and ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and as a team member
• Ability to conduct overnight travel for extended periods