Job Description

Requisition No: 874062

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: DATA PROCESSING MANAGER - SES -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70025395

Salary: $86,520.20 - $91,927.94 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: IT PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGER

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL, in the Office of Informational Technology.

The mission of the Office of Technology in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support the Department's operations and enhance its efficiency.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises Contract Managers in the Office of Information Technology to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and Department policies.
• Oversees the contract lifecycle, including procurement support, execution, monitoring, amendment, and closeout activities.
• Reviews and approves contract deliverables, invoices, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Provides oversight of procurement documents, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and purchase orders.
• Monitors contract expenditures and funding to ensure fiscal accountability and prevent over-expenditures.
• Develops and implements contract management procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensures contract files and documentation are maintained in accordance with audit and compliance requirements.
• Prepares reports and provides updates to leadership on contract status, risks, and performance.
• Identifies and mitigates contractual and operational risks and ensures appropriate escalation.
• Supports audits and implements corrective actions in response to audit findings.
• Trains, mentors, and evaluates staff to ensure effective contract management practices.
• Collaborates with legal, procurement, and finance staff to support contract execution and administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of contract management principles and lifecycle (initiation through closeout).
• Familiarity with procurement processes and applicable state or organizational regulations.
• Have and maintain a Florida Contract Management Certification.
• General knowledge of IT contracts, including staff augmentation and deliverables-based agreements.
• Understanding of vendor performance management and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Awareness of auditing standards, compliance requirements, and documentation practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Extensive knowledge of contract management lifecycle, including complex IT contracts (staff augmentation, fixed-price, deliverables-based, and multi-vendor environments).
• In-depth understanding of State of Florida procurement laws, rules, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of IT project delivery frameworks (e.g., PMO governance, SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies).
• Strong understanding of financial management, including budgeting, invoice reconciliation, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, contract dispute resolution, and performance remediation strategies.
• Familiarity with audit processes, Inspector General expectations, and documentation standards for audit readiness.
• Understanding of data security, confidentiality requirements, CJIS compliance and regulatory standards impacting IT contracts.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a Florida Contract Management Certification.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.