Contract & Procurement Specialist – Tech Systems

State-of-Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax for residents of 


Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal 
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State Group Insurance coverage options

Job summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST to oversee procurement and contract management within the Office of Licensing, focusing on child care programs. You will manage full lifecycle of contracts, monitor performance, and provide guidance to staff and providers.

Candidates should have experience in contract management and procurement, knowledge of state statutes, and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, procurement, or grant management, including drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts.
• Knowledge of Sections 287.057 and 402.7305, F.S., or ability to quickly learn and apply state procurement statutes, rules, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience managing competitive procurements such as Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, or Invitations to Negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and manage contracts within the Office of Licensing in accordance with Sections 287.057 and 402.7305, F.S., including drafting and reviewing complex agreements for programmatic and technical systems or solutions.
• Maintain and manage all contractual documents, routing processes, payment trackers, and system entries related to contracts, ensuring accuracy and integrity across technical and non-technical contract files.
• Oversee and execute procurement processes, ensuring compliance with statutes, rules, and procedures. This includes research, document preparation, attending response openings, managing evaluations and negotiations, and routing documentation.
• Develop outcome measures and tools for program evaluation and data collection. Monitor and evaluate performance outcomes in collaboration with program staff.
• Prepare and submit reports, analyze provider performance, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct contract monitoring activities and manage contract files, payments, and reconciliation processes. Ensure compliance with departmental policies, CF Operating Procedures, and any applicable CDAs.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on procurement and contract activities to staff and contracted providers, including support related to contracts for technical systems or services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Data systems

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST to oversee procurement and contract management within the Office of Licensing, focusing on child care programs. You will manage full lifecycle of contracts, monitor performance, and provide guidance to staff and providers.

Candidates should have experience in contract management and procurement, knowledge of state statutes, and ability to work collaboratively across teams.