OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 64858528

Health Care; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health is seeking a temporary Procurement Specialist in Tallahassee. You will manage government procurement processes, prepare purchase orders, evaluate bids, and conduct market research while maintaining vendor records in compliance with Florida statutes and procurement requirements.

Required are 1–3 years of state purchasing experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail. FCCM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of state purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of state budgeting and procurement systems (MFMP, FLAIR, AOD).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Preferred: Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage government procurement processes, including preparing purchase orders.
• Evaluate bids and conduct market research.
• Maintain vendor records in compliance with Florida statutes and procurement requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state budgeting and procurement systems (MFMP, FLAIR, AOD).

Skills

Strong analytical & organizational

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multi-priority management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MFMP

FLAIR

AOD

Job description

This is a temporary Procurement Specialist position with the Florida Department of Health's Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. The role involves managing government procurement processes, including preparing purchase orders, evaluating bids, conducting market research, and maintaining vendor records in compliance with Florida Statutes and state procurement requirements. The position is based in Tallahassee and requires knowledge of state budgeting and procurement systems.

Key qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years of state purchasing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of state budgeting and procurement systems (MFMP, FLAIR, AOD)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
• Preferred: Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification