Job Description

Requisition No: 870584

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (SENIOR) - 60050473 - ESS

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60050473

Salary: Salary range is $58,000-$63,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Posting Closing Date: 03/08/2026

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THIS IS AN OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

***THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY. ***

CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (Senior) – Economic Self Sufficiency Program

Department of Children and Families

Class title: Operations Review Specialist

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.

Location: 2415 N. Monroe St., Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Some travel may be required.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday - Friday.

Salary range is $58,000–$63,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

The incumbent is a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief. During such events, incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours per day.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

At least two years of contract management, contract administration, or purchasing experiencewith a Government Agency.

A current Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM). Attach a copy of the certificate to your application/candidate profile before submitting your application or provide upon request.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) applications (i.e., AOD-NextGen, Buyer, Vendor Information Portal, etc.).
• Formal and informal procurement experience with a Government Agency.
• A current Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN). Attach a copy of the certificate to your application/candidate profile before submitting your application or provide upon request.

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a highly qualified Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual agreements within the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency. This includes drafting, coordinating, executing, and monitoring contracts to ensure the effective and compliant use of state and federal funds. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities also include providing expert-level contract support to leadership and stakeholders, maintaining alignment with all applicable laws and regulations, and exercising sound judgment in contract or procurement-related decisions. The incumbent also serves as a lead worker for team assignments, process improvements, special projects, and training.

Your People First Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

Mission:The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

To learn more about DCF please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

1. US CITIZEN REQUIREMENTOnly US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
2. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATIONAll selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
3. RETIREE NOTICEIf you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
4. BACKGROUND It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.  Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.  Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.  Employees will be retained in state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications. 
5. BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENINGCandidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former government assistance case information before completing the hiring process.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.