Government Operations Consultant III - 40021115

Civicworks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Operations Consultant III position at the Florida Department of Commerce in Tallahassee supports procurement activities within the Bureau of General Services. You will issue solicitations, evaluate vendor responses, and negotiate complex procurements while advising staff on Florida procurement law.

The role requires expertise in Chapter 287 and Rule 60A, strong project management skills, and experience with the MFMP system to process purchase requisitions.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional public sector purchasing experience.
• At least three years of experience developing or administering formal competitive procurements for IT commodities or services.
• Expertise in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60A, Florida Administrative Code.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Experience with MFMP system for purchase requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Issuing solicitations for procurements.
• Evaluating vendor submissions and bids.
• Facilitating negotiations with vendors.
• Providing technical consultation on state purchasing matters.
• Managing complex, high-priority projects in a public sector setting.

Skills

Public sector purchasing

Vendor evaluation

Project management

Procurement negotiations

Florida procurement law

Tools

MFMP system for purchase requisitions

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Government Operations Consultant III reports to the Purchasing Manager within the Bureau of General Services at the Florida Department of Commerce and provides procurement support. Primary responsibilities include issuing solicitations, evaluating vendor submissions, facilitating negotiations, and providing technical consultation on state purchasing matters. The position requires expertise in Florida procurement law and the ability to manage complex, high-priority projects while supporting departmental staff.

Key qualifications:

• At least three years of professional public sector purchasing experience
• At least three years of experience developing or administering formal competitive procurements for information technology commodities or services
• Expertise in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60A, Florida Administrative Code
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Experience with MFMP system for purchase requisitions