Economic Development Project Lead – Government Operations

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Government Operations Consultant III at FloridaCommerce in Tallahassee leads the implementation, administration, and oversight of the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. You will evaluate applications, coordinate analyses, prepare contracts, and ensure projects deliver net benefits to the state.

We seek a strong leader with analytical skills, experience in public infrastructure and contracts, and the ability to work with partners to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in the management of public infrastructure and workforce contracts.
• Strong leader with solid business judgment.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and manage priorities.
• Understanding policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of contracts and agreements.
• Data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in every phase of the economic development project process.
• Evaluate program applications to ensure statutory requirements and policy guidelines are met.
• Play a key role in connection with the approval of economic development projects.
• Coordinate the development of business analyses, reports and presentations to facilitate making important business decisions.
• Conduct and manage financial, business and legal due diligence.
• Evaluate projects for a significant net benefit to the state.
• Evaluate potential transactions and assist in the negotiation of such transactions.
• Prepare or review contracts and agreements for approved projects.
• Analyze state and applicable federal legislation or regulations that may impact Florida’s economic development programs and prepare briefings, as necessary, for leadership.
• Work with the Bureau Chief to recommend policies and procedures for program administration to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work cooperatively with partners and provide excellent customer service to applicants.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Public infrastructure management

Workforce contracts management

Leadership

Team oriented

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Relationship building

Policy understanding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Government Operations Consultant III at FloridaCommerce in Tallahassee leads the implementation, administration, and oversight of the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. You will evaluate applications, coordinate analyses, prepare contracts, and ensure projects deliver net benefits to the state.

We seek a strong leader with analytical skills, experience in public infrastructure and contracts, and the ability to work with partners to provide excellent customer service.