GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004233

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees.

This is a highly responsible professional position requiring the incumbent to act as Contract Manager for formal contracts and grants.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Contract administration, management, monitoring responsibilities, such as:

Evaluating contractor performance and informing management of issues with service delivery;
Reviewing and approving deliverables;
Reviewing, approving, and processing invoices for payment;
Maintaining complete, comprehensive, current, and well-organized contract files;
Providing technical assistance and training to contractors;
Providing guidance and support to internal/external stakeholders as needed;
Conducting onsite/desktop monitorings according to monitoring guidelines;
Developing and enforcing corrective action plans, as deemed necessary;
Evaluating contract effectiveness and recommending improvements to the ensure optimum service delivery;
Preparing close-out reports upon contract termination, identifying the results of contracted objectives and performance;
Assisting in the development and maintenance of the Special Contracts Section’s monitoring plan and schedule;
Collaborating with the Bureau of Field Services program subject matter experts and providing guidance to assist in fostering positive outcomes to individuals with disabilities;
Collaborating with the Departments Office of Grant Management on contract/grant development;
Assisting with mentoring and cross-training of incoming contract managers within BVCS Special Contracts;
Understanding federal and statutory requirements related to fiscal monitoring;
Performing contract-related research, preparing reports, and presenting recommendations to management, as appropriate; and
Assisting with preparing solicitations for procurement.

The incumbent also performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• An understanding of contract management and monitoring methodologies
• A working knowledge of Florida Statutes as they pertain to procurement, contract development and monitoring
• Data collection and analysis methodologies
• Basic management principles and practices
• The skills to develop recommendations, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices
• Project management and organizational skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Problem solving and research experience and skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Responsibilities

• Evaluating contractor performance and informing management of issues with service delivery
• Reviewing and approving deliverables
• Reviewing, approving, and processing invoices for payment
• Maintaining complete, comprehensive, current, and well-organized contract files
• Providing technical assistance and training to contractors
• Providing guidance and support to internal/external stakeholders as needed
• Conducting onsite/desktop monitorings according to monitoring guidelines
• Developing and enforcing corrective action plans, as deemed necessary
• Evaluating contract effectiveness and recommending improvements to the ensure optimum service delivery
• Preparing close-out reports upon contract termination, identifying the results of contracted objectives and performance
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of the Special Contracts Section’s monitoring plan and schedule
• Collaborating with the Bureau of Field Services program subject matter experts and providing guidance to assist in fostering positive outcomes to individuals with disabilities
• Collaborating with the Departments Office of Grant Management on contract/grant development
• Assisting with mentoring and cross-training of incoming contract managers within BVCS Special Contracts
• Understanding federal and statutory requirements related to fiscal monitoring
• Performing contract-related research, preparing reports, and presenting recommendations to management, as appropriate
• Assisting with preparing solicitations for procurement

Benefits

• State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• Annual Leave - 104 hours, annually
• Sick Leave -104 hours, annually
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium-Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
• Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Career Growth
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed