GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000461

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FloridaCommerce seeks a Government Operations Consultant III to manage contracts and grants within the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. The role requires independent judgment, policy development, and cross‑agency coordination to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The position, based in Tallahassee, offers engagement with local governments and consultants, frequent documentation, monitoring, and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, administering and monitoring State and/or Federal grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of State purchasing procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and manage activities with other partners.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while representing the Department's best interest.
• Requires the highest level of contract and grant management knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks to complete assignments on time.
• Knowledge based on managing federal, state, and/or local grants or contracts.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations and explain these requirements.
• Public speaking ability.
• Ability to compile data from various sources and present it logically.
• Ability to create spreadsheets in Excel, documents in Word, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment in identification and development of contract and grant management resources, tools, and process improvements for the RIF program.
• Advocate for RIF and participate in team assignments, process improvements, and special projects; foster teamwork.
• Plan, facilitate, and assist in negotiating agreement changes; coordinate cost and price analysis; conduct audits and closeouts; maintain agreement logs.
• Develop and revise contract and grant related policies and procedures; identify resources; interpret statutes and rules; provide technical assistance.
• Facilitate administration of RIF contract and grant agreements; manage document reviews and approvals with other offices.
• Prepare risk analyses and monitoring plans for sub-grants; monitor progress via calls and visits; produce detailed reports.
• Review correspondence, payment requests, modifications, procurement documents; ensure compliance with requirements.
• Review sub-grant applications and prepare contract award documents.
• Maintain all contract files from execution to closeout; provide technical assistance to local governments and consultants.
• Participate in training workshops and webinars for local governments and consultants.

Skills

Contract management

Grants management

Procurement procedures

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000461

Date: Oct 22, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:886192

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000461

This is a highly responsible contract management position in the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program.

• The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment in identification and development of contract and grant management resources, tools, and process improvements for the RIF program.
• This position is an advocate for RIF. Serves as a participant for team assignments, process improvements, and special projects; fosters teamwork.
• Plan, facilitate, and assist in the negotiation of agreement changes, amendments, coordinate the development of cost and price analysis, conduct agreement and file post-audits and closeout, complete the agreement checklists, facilitate findings of fact and resolve agreement disputes. Update tracking systems and maintain agreement logs in accordance with the RIF program and department policy and procedures and to ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
• Develop and revise contract and grant related policies, procedures, administration goals and objectives, identify resources, interpret statutes and rules, and provide technical assistance.
• Facilitate the administration of RIF contract and grant agreements. Perform preliminary document reviews, facilitate the establishment and tracking of agreements through the department review and approval process, which include the coordination of the agreement review and approval from other department offices (General Counsel, Office of Financial Management, Office of Budget Management, and Executive Leadership).
• Prepare a risk analysis and, if required, a monitoring plan for each assigned sub-grant. Monitor the progress of all assigned sub-grants through phone calls and email to representatives of the sub-grant recipients and through on-site visits to the communities. A detailed report is completed following each monitoring visit.
• Responsible for reviewing and processing all correspondence, payment requests, contract modifications, policies and procedures, procurement documents, and closeout requests to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Review all sub-grant applications submitted by the local governments within the employee’s assigned area of responsibility and prepare contract award documents.
• Maintain all files on the contracts from execution to final closeout.
• Provide technical assistance to local governments and their consultants in the employee’s assigned area.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training workshops and webinars for local governments and their consultants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in developing, administering and monitoring State and or Federal grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of and experience in State purchasing procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and manage activities with other partners.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while representing the Departments best interest.
• Requires the highest level of contract and grant management knowledge skills and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks to complete assignments on time.
• Knowledge based on managing federal, state, and/or local grants or contracts.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations and explain these requirements.
• Possess effective good public speaking ability.
• Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and present it in a logical manner.
• Ability to create spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, prepare documents in Microsoft Word, and create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

PAY: $ 50,584.67 to $52,000.00

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

This is a highly responsible contract management position in the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. to support rural economic growth, streamline applications, provide technical assistance.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

You will be part of a dedicated and dynamic contract management team and will play a vital role in providing techinal assistance guidance to local governments and their consultants.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee isFlorida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses.Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in DowntownTallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known forits beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ( https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

• State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Highly skilled, professional environment

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

• We care about the success of our employees
• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences, and ourselves,
• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:0 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.