Responsibilities
- Support the management of contracts currently overseen by senior staff, including tracking deadlines, deliverables, and performance metrics
- Coordinate with vendors, legal, and finance teams to ensure contract compliance and timely execution
- Maintain organized documentation for audits, reporting, and internal reviews
- Assist in drafting scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and supporting procurement processes
- Serve as a liaison between program managers and contractors to ensure clear communication and issue resolution
- Contribute to process improvements and standard operating procedures related to contract management
- Potentially assume supervisory responsibilities or transition into a broader program management role
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Proficient in Excel, word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and partners
- Familiarity with state procurement laws, contract lifecycle management, and public sector compliance
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication for internal and external coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management systems
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and competing deadlines with accuracy
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Must complete the Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification Training within 12 months of appointment.
- Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
- Travel may be required up to 25% of the time
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting or managing contracts in a government environment
- Familiar with state procurement processes
- Prior work involving vendor coordination, contract documentation, or performance monitoring
- Experience using contract management systems, procurement portals, or similar tools
- Exposure to economic development or public-sector programs
- Experience collaborating with legal, finance, or programming teams on contract-related issues
Benefits
- State Group Insurance coverage options+
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Fee Waivers
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Career Growth
- Highly skilled, professional environment
Additional Information
- A Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
- Relocation benefits are not available for this position
- 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.
