BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - 55006582

Socket.dev; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement package

Holidays & leave

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation seeks a Business Development Consultant to strengthen small business participation and ensure statewide compliance with federal requirements. The role includes research, outreach, certification support, and Title VI program oversight to improve engagement with communities.

The successful candidate will advance access to transportation opportunities, support program accountability, and enhance effectiveness of FDOT's engagement with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of small business and vendor engagement programs and compliance requirements.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience delivering presentations to varied audiences and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Researches and publishes SBC program information, including goals, reports and procedures.
• Oversee Title VI program compliance and coordinate with district coordinators.
• Conduct QA reviews and collaborate with internal offices to ensure policy alignment.

Skills

Vendor engagement

Small business programs

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Data analysis

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition No:883986

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - 55006582

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:55006582

Salary: $58,000-$65,000

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Business Development Consultant

909/Business Growth & Engagement Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,230.77- $2,500.00 /biweekly

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work.Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Business Development Consultant/Office of Administration/Business Growth & Engagement Office/Certification

This position will support the agency by strengthening small business participation and ensuring statewide compliance with federal requirements. Through research, outreach, certification support, and Title VI program oversight, this role advances access to transportation opportunities, improves program accountability, and enhances the effectiveness of FDOT’s engagement with communities and stakeholders.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Transportation

Haydon Burns Building

605 Suwannee St.

Tallahassee, FL

Annual Salary Range:

$58,000-$65,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

Researches and publishes information related to the Small Business Certification (SBC) Program, including program goals, reports, policies, and procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and engagement strategies. Prepares status updates, success stories, and trend analyses to support data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement. Promotes the SBC Program through speaking engagements, presentations, newsletters, publications, and other media channels. Assists with the various special projects that advance small business growth and participation.

Oversee the Department’s Title VI Program and Related Statutes in accordance with federal requirements. Provides required nondiscrimination assurances, monitors Title VI activities statewide, and coordinates with District Title VI Coordinators and Program Area Officers to ensure consistent implementation. Prepares and submits the annual Title VI Implementation Plan and Accomplishment Report to FHWA. Develops informational materials, including alternate language formats, and investigates complaints involving sub-recipients to ensure compliance with Title VI obligations.

Plans and conducts Title VI and Related Statutes Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of Department programs and sub-recipients to access compliance with federal nondiscrimination requirements. Collaborates with internal offices including Planning, Design, Right of Way, Construction, Maintenance, Public Transportation, and Research to review program activities and ensure alignment with Title VI regulations and federal guidance.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Knowledge of small business and vendor engagement programs, including outreach strategies and compliance requirements; Skilled in building effective working relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders; Skilled in public speaking and delivering presentations to varied audiences; Skilled in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for communication, data analysis, and reporting; Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing; Ability to review and interpret data for accuracy, completeness, and relevance; Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently; Ability to identify and implement necessary tasks or process improvements with minimal supervision; Ability to interact with customers and stakeholders in a tactful, courteous, and service-oriented manner; Ability to travel as required to support program activities and stakeholder engagement.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Possible extensive and overnight travel

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work. Post-secondary education in a field listed above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the 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.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Aff...

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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.