Contract Manager & Grants Specialist – Marine Conservation

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Tallahassee is seeking an OPS Government Operations Consultant II to manage and negotiate contracts and grants supporting marine conservation initiatives. You will ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate with legal, procurement, and program staff to meet project goals.

Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma with two years of relevant experience; FCCN/FCCM certifications or ability to obtain within six months; proficiency in

Qualifications

• High School diploma/equivalent and two years of professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities provided herein.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to marine conservation efforts, including grants, cooperative agreements, MOUs, and service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with established Agency and Division policies and processes regarding required documents and procedures.
• Ensure compliance and funding requirements with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with Division leadership and supervisors, legal counsel, the grants section, and procurement staff to align contracts and grants with project goals and timelines.
• Track contract/grant deliverables, payments, reporting deadlines, and renewal dates using a contract management system.
• Monitor contractor/vendor compliance with program requirements through review, analysis, and processing of financial and program deliverables, including expenditure, budgeting, staffing and progress reports, audits and requests for payment to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency with applicable rules, regulations, and program criteria and objectives.
• Review all financial documentation submitted by contractors/vendors to ensure technical correctness, numerical accuracy, and completeness before submission for payment approval.
• Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes (F.S.), related to the Comptroller’s rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
• Provide technical consulting, relating to the receipt and use of federal and state grant funding, to ensure the completion of activities specified in the contracts awarded.
• Maintain organized records of all contracts and grants and related documentation for audits and reporting.
• Act as a Division Liaison while maintaining a strong working rapport with assigned contractors/vendors through verbal, written, and on-site communication.
• Assist with and support procurement processes.
• Crosstrain positions within the Division as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with other FWC divisions as directed.
• Perform other duties and travel as required.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Tallahassee is seeking an OPS Government Operations Consultant II to manage and negotiate contracts and grants supporting marine conservation initiatives. You will ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate with legal, procurement, and program staff to meet project goals.

Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma with two years of relevant experience; FCCN/FCCM certifications or ability to obtain within six months; proficiency in